Learning Resources Assistant

LEARNING RESOURCES ASSISTANT

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).

NSCG is a great place to work and study, with a population of over 6,500 full‑time students, 2,000 adult learners, 1,500 apprentices and more than 850 employers. Our Sixth‑Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

• Support student learning and assist students and staff in the use of appropriate learning materials (computers, books, journals, e‑resources, etc.).
• Carry out general library duties such as issuing and returning resources, information retrieval, processing new stock, creating displays to promote library stock, and shelf tidying.
• Supervise the library, maintain discipline and a high standard of student conduct to ensure users gain maximum benefit from the facilities.

• Good standard of education, qualified to level 3 or equivalent, and willing to undertake any relevant professional development.
• Previous experience working in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident in dealing with all college users in a polite yet assertive manner.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Staff parking available.
• Health‑related benefits including a subsidised health scheme.
• On‑site restaurant facilities and free early‑morning coffee/tea and toast.

To apply for the Learning Resources Assistant role, please complete the online application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website. If applying via a job board, an email will be sent with a direct link to the form.

Closing date: 22nd February 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college‑based positions are subject to an 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.