Learning Resources Assistant

 Location: Mercia Academy, Swadlincote

 Salary: Grade 7 (£26,832 - £28,146 pro-rata)

 Part- time hours (27.5 hours per week) and term time (40 weeks per academic year)

 Closing Date: Sunday 29 March 2026 

Mercia Academy is seeking a passionate and organised Learning Resources Assistant to support the effective operation of our Learning Resource Centre and reprographics services. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love of reading, support curriculum delivery, and contribute to a vibrant learning environment.

Key highlights of the role:

•  Supervise and manage the Learning Resource Centre.
•  Support pupils and staff with library services and IT queries.
•  Deliver inductions and promote reading across the Academy.
•  Operate and maintain reprographics equipment and services.
•  We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a genuine interest in supporting young people’s learning.

For full details of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Interviews will be held in April. 

Safeguarding Statement

Mercia Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.