Job Description

Salary: 23,492 pro rata per annum


Contract Type: Permanent


Hours: 0.4fte - 14.8 hours per week, part year working (40 weeks per year).


Location: Ellesmere Port Campus


New opportunities have arisen for inspirational people to join our College in the role of Learning Resource Centre Assistant.


Key Responsibilities:

Assist students and staff with their enquiries and information needs using a range of sources. Assist students and staff in the use of the resources and facilities available in the Learning Resource Centre Supervise students in order to maintain a pleasant and safe working environment and be responsible for managing appropriate behaviour at all times. Provide support to both teachers and students during booked lessons in the LRC

Key Person Specification Requirements:

GCSEs C (4/5) in English and Maths (or equivalent*);
Experience of working directly with customers; Good digital literacy skills; and*
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see attached and Person Specification for full details.


Benefits:

Access to world-class facilities; Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you're interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk. Equality and Diversity Information, Advice and Guidance Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Principles of Customer Service Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities; Competitive salary; Pension scheme; 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays); College 'Count Me In' social platform; Online benefits platform; Onsite fitness and childcare facilities; Onsite Costa, cafe, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and Free onsite parking

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am, 7 July 2025.

The selection process will take place on 10 July 2025 at our Ellesmere Port campus.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We are unable to accept applications received via recruitment agencies.


Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

About Us

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a 120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.


Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.


There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunities for learners to make new friends.

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

Award-winning restaurant, The Academy; Mock aircraft cabin; Fitness gym; Hair, beauty and barbering salons; Motor Vehicle Workshop with seven vehicle ramps; Strong links with local Employers such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Network ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and*
* Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.