Library and Learning Resources Assistant
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Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is £23,557 per annum (Pro‑Rata) DOE, pension membership, retail & leisure discounts and excellent professional and personal development opportunities.
Hours and Weeks: 37 hours per week – 38 weeks per year.
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time.
This is a UK‑based contract. You must have the Right to Work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship; any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a Library and Learning Resource Assistant to join our Libraries & Learning Resources department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Library and Learning Resource Assistant, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Student‑Focused Support – Provide frontline assistance to learners and staff, helping them access and use physical and digital resources while promoting independent study and academic success.
* Learning Skills Development – Deliver engaging one‑to‑one and group sessions to support research, literacy, and study skills, tailored to diverse learner needs.
* Library Operations & Environment – Manage day‑to‑day library functions, maintain a welcoming and inclusive space, and contribute to displays and promotional activities.
* Collaboration & Engagement – Work with curriculum teams and across campuses to ensure resource relevance, share best practice, and support wider college initiatives.
* Compliance & Professionalism – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, and participate in training and development to continuously improve service quality.
About You
* Qualifications & IT Skills – Good general education including GCSEs (Grade A‑C) in Maths and English; confident with Windows applications, online research, and willing to develop new digital skills.
* Experience & Knowledge – Experience delivering group sessions or training, strong understanding of Equality & Diversity, and ability to manage learner behaviour effectively.
* Communication & Support – Excellent customer service and communication skills; patient, respectful, and committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
* Personal Attributes – Reliable, self‑motivated, organised, and calm under pressure; able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Flexibility & Commitment – Willing to work evenings/weekends when required, travel across sites, and uphold Bedford College Group’s values, safeguarding, and health & safety standards.
Values
* Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
* Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
* Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
* Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
* Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
* Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
Safeguarding and Legal
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Additional Information
Interview to be held: 20 November 2025.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. The Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
Sabbatical Notice
This role is currently active and we are inviting applications. The posting will remain open until further notice.
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