Experienced School Library And Learning Resources Assistant Needed In Shrewsbury

Marchant Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a School Library and Learning Resources Assistant in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The role focuses on organising learning materials, processing loans, and supporting pupils with reading and research, in an orderly library environment.

Experience in a school library or learning resources setting is essential. The position is full-time and temporary, with start ASAP, and requires an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school library or school learning resources department is essential.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Confidence using library systems and basic IT applications.
• A positive approach to supporting pupils and encouraging reading.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain appropriate behaviour expectations.
• Good attention to detail and an understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily library operations and the organisation of learning resources.
• Process book loans, returns, reservations and overdue items.
• Catalogue new books and update resource records.
• Help pupils locate appropriate reading materials and research resources.
• Maintain a quiet, orderly and welcoming library environment.
• Support the preparation of reading displays and literacy activities.
• Check and organise stock, reporting missing or damaged resources.
• Assist teaching staff with the preparation and distribution of learning materials.

Skills

Library operations

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Library systems

Job description

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A school in Shrewsbury is looking for a School Library and Learning Resources Assistant to support the organisation of learning materials and provide day-to-day assistance within its library. The school wants to maintain an orderly, accessible environment where pupils can read, study and locate resources independently. Previous school library or learning resources experience is essential.

About the Role

• Assist with daily library operations and the organisation of learning resources.

• Process book loans, returns, reservations and overdue items.

• Catalogue new books and update resource records.

• Help pupils locate appropriate reading materials and research resources.

• Maintain a quiet, orderly and welcoming library environment.

• Support the preparation of reading displays and literacy activities.

• Check and organise stock, reporting missing or damaged resources.

• Assist teaching staff with the preparation and distribution of learning materials.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a school library or school learning resources department is essential.

• Good organisational and administrative skills.

• Confidence using library systems and basic IT applications.

• A positive approach to supporting pupils and encouraging reading.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain appropriate behaviour expectations.

• Good attention to detail and an understanding of safeguarding procedures.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in accordance with the role.