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Learning & Library Assistant

The Learning & Library Assistant plays a key role in supporting the school’s learning environment by managing the day-to-day operation of the library and providing in‑class support across subjects when required. This position combines library stewardship, resource coordination, and hands‑on assistance in lessons to help ensure all students have access to high‑quality learning opportunities.

• Oversee the daily running of the school library, maintaining a safe, welcoming, and engaging library environment for primary and secondary students.
• Manage, catalogue and renew all related library resources, books, catalogues, magazines, databases etc.
• Support students and staff in locating and selecting appropriate reading and research materials.
• Promote reading for pleasure and academic enrichment through displays, reading events, clubs, and literacy initiatives.
• Manage library loans, return, and inventory using the Accessit library management system.
• Monitor student use of the library during break, lunch, and designated study periods.
• Liaise with teaching staff to ensure resources align with curriculum needs.

• Assist teachers in delivering learning activities across a range of subjects and key stages.
• Provide targeted support for individual students or small groups under the teacher’s direction.
• Help prepare learning materials, classroom resources, and equipment.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive, safe, and productive classroom environment.
• Support the implementation of individual learning plans as guided by teaching staff.

• Support literacy interventions and reading assessments where appropriate.
• Promote a whole school reading culture through events, book fairs, initiatives, and displays.
• Contribute to the school’s safeguarding and behaviour policies by promoting high expectations and providing consistent support.
• Keep up to date with trends in library systems, educational technology, and eResources.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and participate in whole-school and ISP initiatives.
• Undertake general administrative tasks related to library and learning support.

St George Madrid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

St George Madrid is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high‑performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio‑economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of St George Madrid through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.