Libraries, Resources & Study Skills Assistant

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bedford is seeking a Libraries, Resources & Study Skills Assistant. The role involves delivering study skills sessions, managing library services, and enhancing student engagement. The ideal candidate will have GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, alongside experience in delivering lessons or training. This is a permanent term-time position requiring strong IT and communication skills, with benefits including pension contributions and retail discounts.

Benefits

People’s pension

Retail and Leisure discounts

Access to college courses and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering lessons or training.
• Demonstrable understanding of Equality & Diversity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver study skills sessions and training on research tools.
• Operate the Library Management System and manage resources.
• Promote library services through creative displays and activities.
• Assist teaching staff and support volunteers.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards are met.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong behaviour management

Customer support

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A-C or equivalent)

Job description

Libraries, Resources & Study Skills Assistant

Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus

Contract: Permanent - Term Time

Hours: 30 hours per week – 38 weeks per year

Salary: £23,557 – £26,754 per annum (Pro‑Rata) DOE

Right to work: Must have Right to Work in the UK; no sponsorship available.

About the role

Deliver study skills sessions, support library services, enhance student engagement, collaborate across curriculum, and uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Student Learning – deliver study skills sessions, inductions and training on research and digital tools.
• Manage Library Services – operate the Library Management System, handle lending and reservations, maintain resources.
• Enhance Student Engagement – promote library services through creative displays and activities.
• Collaborate & Assist – work closely with curriculum staff, support volunteers, assist events, exam invigilation and travel to other campuses.
• Uphold Standards & Compliance – ensure safeguarding, EDI, health & safety requirements are met.

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• GCSE Maths & English (A‑C or equivalent).
• Experience delivering lessons or training.
• Demonstrable understanding of Equality & Diversity.

Core Competencies & Attributes

• Excellent IT skills (Windows, internet research, Microsoft Office).
• Strong behaviour management, customer support, communication skills.
• Creative, innovative, patient, supportive, respectful, calm under pressure.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends, travel across sites.

Benefits & Development

• People’s pension.
• Retail and Leisure discounts.
• Access to college courses and professional development opportunities.

Application Deadline

Interviews to be held: 12 January 2026. Please apply before this date.

About Bedford College Group

Bedford College Group is the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, operating a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

Safeguarding & Vetting

Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.