Libraries & Learning Resources Assistant

Role: Libraries & Learning Resources Assistant

Location: Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £23,557 and £25,849 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 38 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Libraries & Learning Resources Assistant to join our Libraries and Learning Resources department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Libraries & Learning Resources Assistant, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Learner Support & Engagement – Provide first-line support for learners and staff, helping them access and use resources effectively, develop research and study skills, and build independence in learning.
• Library Operations – Maintain an efficient, welcoming, and well-organised library environment, using the Library Management System for issuing items, managing records, and supporting promotional activities.
• Curriculum Collaboration – Work closely with curriculum staff to align library services with course needs, deliver tailored inductions, and support learners with ICT and digital tools.
• Professional Standards & Flexibility – Uphold college policies on safeguarding, equality, and health and safety, while supporting exams, volunteers, and other departments as needed across campuses.
• Continuous Development – Engage in training, performance reviews, and evolving responsibilities to ensure the library service remains responsive, inclusive, and learner-focused.

About you:

• Essential Qualifications & IT Skills – GCSEs (A–C) in English and Maths or equivalent, with strong IT skills and experience using Windows applications, internet research, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Learner Support & Communication – Proven ability to deliver user education, manage learner behaviour, and provide clear, supportive guidance to both learners and staff.
• Teamwork & Independence – A flexible, reliable team player who can also work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise tasks under pressure.
• Professionalism & Values – Positive, enthusiastic, and committed to teaching and learning, with a strong understanding of equality, diversity, and the values of The Bedford College Group
• Flexibility & Commitment – Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed, with a clear dedication to the College’s vision and the ability to adapt to organisational needs.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 27th August 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisationalVISION 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.

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.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
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 thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Documents

TBCG Ex-Offenders Policy.pdf

JD LLRA.docx