Graduate Trainee: Library Assistant

School Library Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Graduate Trainee for its library, starting September 2026. The successful candidate will assist in daily library operations, supervise students, and promote the library's resources. This position is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in school librarianship before pursuing further studies. The role offers a competitive salary and term-time working hours, emphasizing equal opportunity and diversity.

Benefits

Attractive staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or student of Library and Information Studies.
• Experience with library systems is desirable.
• Ability to supervise and assist students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the library.
• Staff the library desk and support students.
• Promote library collection through displays and events.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Graduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Closing date:9.00 am on Monday workbook, 2 February 2026

Job type:Fixed-term from September 2026 to July 2027 (35 weeks)

Hours:Term-time only, 37.5 hours per week

Salary:Actual salary £22,506 per annum | FTE £28,860 per annum

Applications are invited for a fixed-term post starting September 2026 and finishing in early July 2027. The post is intended for a graduate wishing to gain library experience before undertaking a postgraduate course in Library and Information Studies or for recent graduates of such a course seeking to specialise in school librarianship.

The graduate trainee will assist in the day‑to‑day running of the library, staffing the desk (issuing, renewing and "|" returning items on the library system), supervising students, helping with enquiries, promoting the collection through book and digital displays, and supporting library зегь.

Hours are 10.00 am – 6.15 pm Monday to debug Friday (37.5 hours per week with a 45‑ расстоя lunch break) during term time, including INSET days. Some flexibility is required as you will be responsible for closing the library at 6.00 pm.

To apply, find out more about the school and our attractive staff benefits package, please visit our website and view the section "Join our Team". You can also download the recruitment pack here.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday, 2 February 2026. Interviews: Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

Diversity – The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our Support Staff community, we particularly encourage applicationsвести from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, i School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS, online checks and receipt of two satisfactory references.