Senior Resource Learning Assistant

Senior Resource Learning Assistant

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £25,407 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 7 July 2026

Peterborough College is looking for a customer-focused and proactive Senior Library & Learning Resources Assistant to join our Library and Digital Resource team. This role supports learners and staff, promotes reading and digital literacy, manages resources and helps develop a modern, welcoming learning space.

• Providing excellent customer service and responding to enquiries from students and staff.
• Supporting learners with library resources, digital platforms and online research.
• Promoting reading, literacy and independent learning.
• Managing library resources, including loans, reservations, stock control and acquisitions.
• Creating engaging displays, promotional materials and student-focused events.
• Supporting student inductions and library awareness activities.
• Producing reports, statistics and resource usage data.
• Assisting with purchasing processes, supplier orders and stock management.
• Supporting students with IT systems and helping to develop their digital literacy skills.
• Training and mentoring new staff and student placements.
• Working collaboratively with curriculum teams to support teaching and learning.

• Excellent customer service experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence using digital systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Experience with in a library, learning resource centre, education environment or information service would be advantageous, but we are equally interested in candidates with strong customer service, administration or information management experience who are keen to develop within the role.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about supporting learners and creating a positive experience for everyone who uses our Library and Digital Resource Centre.

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death‑in‑service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Gym, free on‑site parking, employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card and access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a 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 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.