Library and Learning Resources Assistant
Location: Dunstable – Central Bedfordshire College, Kingsway Campus.
Salary: £23,557 per annum (pro‑rate) DOE.
Hours: 37 hours per week – 38 weeks per year.
Contract: Permanent – term time.
Right to work: This is a UK based contract. You must have the Right to Work in the UK. No sponsorship will be offered.
About The Role
As a Library and Learning Resource Assistant you will play an important role in supporting students through:
* Student‑Focused Support – Provide frontline assistance to learners and staff, helping them access and use both physical and digital resources.
* Learning Skills Development – Deliver one‑to‑one and group sessions to support research, literacy and study skills.
* Library Operations & Environment – Manage day‑to‑day library functions, maintain a welcoming space, and contribute to displays and promotional activities.
* Collaboration & Engagement – Work with curriculum teams across campuses to ensure resource relevance and support wider college initiatives.
* Compliance & Professionalism – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, health and safety and participate in training and development.
About You
* Qualifications – GCSE (Grade A–C) Maths and English; confident with Windows applications, online research and a willingness to develop digital skills.
* Experience – Group training delivery, understanding of Equality & Diversity and learner behaviour management.
* Skills – Excellent customer service, communication, patience, respect and the ability to create an inclusive environment.
* Attributes – Reliable, self‑motivated, organised, calm under pressure, able to work independently and in a team.
* Flexibility – Willing to work evenings/weekends when required, travel across sites and uphold safeguarding, health & safety standards.
Values
* Valuing Teamwork – Work together to achieve great outcomes.
* Improving Continuously – Challenge yourself to learn and share knowledge.
* Student Centred – Make students central to all decisions.
* Inclusive – Celebrate differences and diversity.
* Open and Caring – Build an environment of trust and support.
* Education Excellence – Deliver programmes that challenge students.
Safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and need satisfactory references.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Application Deadline
Position expires on 05/11/2025 23:59.
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