Learning Resources Assistant

Learning Resources Assistant at Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group

Full time 37 hours a week - Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Salary: £24,434 - £25,021 pro rata (actual salary £20,815 - £21,316 per annum)

Location: Stafford College site

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to take on this Learning Resources Assistant role within the Learning Resource Centre. Reporting directly to the Group Learning Resources Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for providing advice and assistance to enable users to gain maximum benefit from the Library, and the effective administration, control and development of the service. Duties are varied and include supporting student learning and assisting students and staff in the use of the appropriate learning materials.

In addition to a good standard of general education, you should have a relevant Customer Service or Library qualification along with previous experience of working in a similar role. You will have a confident manner with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, excellent MS Office Skills (Word, Excel). Hours of work are usually office hours Monday to Friday, but occasional attendance at open evenings will be required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To support student learning and assist students and staff in the use of appropriate learning materials (computers, books, journals, eResources etc.).
• To carry out general Library duties (issuing and returning resources, information retrieval, processing new stock, to create library and awareness day displays to promote library stock, shelf tidying etc).
• To supervise the library, to maintain discipline and a high standard of student conduct to ensure that users gain maximum benefit from the facilities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Has a good standard of education qualified to level 3 or equivalent and be willing to undertake any relevant professional development.
• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with all college users in a polite but assertive manner.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Staff parking available
• Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast

How to apply

To apply for the role of Learning Resources Assistant, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form. If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

Closing date: 22nd February 2026

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college-based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Key skills/competency

• Library Services
• Student Support
• Information Retrieval
• Resource Management
• Customer Service
• MS Office
• Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Administrative Support
• E-resources