About Us:

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role:

We have multiple part time and Full time position for 20 hours and 36 hours per week.

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable individual to join our Learning Resource Centre (LRC) team. This role offers the opportunity to support students within a lively and varied Further Education setting.

Our LRCs are busy, inclusive and welcoming spaces that support thousands of learners each year. With three hubs across the college, you’ll play a key role in ensuring students can access digital tools, study resources, online platforms and the support they need to succeed in their studies.

We’re looking for friendly, proactive and student‑centred individuals who can help us maintain an outstanding LRC service.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing high-quality support to students and staff using print, digital and online resources.

Helping learners access college IT systems, software and digital learning platforms.

Delivering workshops, inductions and study skills sessions to groups and individuals.

Carrying out a range of library duties including circulation, cataloguing and processing of print resources.

Maintaining a positive learning environment including managing behaviour and safeguarding student health and safety.

Promoting LRC services through displays, events and participation in college-wide activities.

Working collaboratively with curriculum areas and support teams to meet student and staff resource needs.

 You may be scheduled to work at any of our campuses (Stratford, East Ham or NewVIc) depending on service needs, so flexibility and willingness to travel between sites are essential.

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.

Experience in customer service, education, libraries, learning support or similar equivalent transferable skills.

Proactive, well‑organised and able to prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment.

Ability to communicate confidently with a diverse student community, including learners with additional support needs.

Providing administrative support such as record keeping, booking systems, resource organisation or similar processes.

Have experience (or an interest in developing skills) in promoting services through displays, events, or digital communications.

Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification (including GCSE English & Maths or equivalent).

Experience in an educational or library setting is desirable, but we also welcome applicants with strong customer‑focused skills who are keen to learn and grow within the role.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

**Please note that we do not accept CVs**

Closing Date: 15/04/2026

Interview Date: TBC