Library Assistant

St Matthew's CofE Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

St Matthew’s C.E. Primary Teaching and Research School in Birmingham is seeking a Library Assistant to join a dedicated team. You will support children in the library, supervise during the daily sessions, promote reading, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The role is part-time, with hours from 12:00 noon to 13:30, Monday to Thursday and 12:00 to 13:00 on Friday, term-time only, and offers the opportunity to contribute to pupils’ reading journeys and literacy development.

Qualifications

• Loves books and reading.
• Can manage pupil behaviour effectively.
• Communicate effectively with children and staff with a good standard of spoken and written English.
• Relates well to children and adults.
• A good role model for our children.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Effectively manage the library.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the library during allocated hours.
• Support and lead children’s reading journey.
• Promote good behaviour and ensure safety and wellbeing in the library.
• Manage library operations during the shifts.

Skills

Loves books and reading

Manage pupil behaviour effectively

Communicate effectively with children

Relate well to children and adults

Be a good role model

Team player

Library management

Job description

LIBRARY ASSITANT

at St. Matthew’s C.E. Primary Teaching and Research School

Duddeston Manor Road, Nechells, Birmingham. B7 4JR.

Interim Chair of Governors: Mrs. Danielle Edwards

Head Teacher: Miss Sonia Thompson

You will be part of a successful team responsible for supporting children in the library from Mondays to Fridays, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our children, promoting good behaviour and taking a proactive role in supporting and leading children’s reading journey.

This is a permanent contract and the hours of worked are from 12noon -1.30pm, Monday -Thursday; 12noon-1pm on Friday Term time only, where you will be responsible for supervising children and managing the library.

We are looking for someone who:

• Loves books and reading
• can manage pupil behaviour effectively
• is able to communicate effectively with children and staff with a good standard of spoken and written English
• has the ability to relate well to children and adults
• is a good role model for our children
• can work well as part of a team
• Effectively manage the library

We offer the successful candidate:

• a supportive team of staff
• a well-resourced school with fantastic facilities
• local government pension scheme
• employee assistance programme - free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations

Informal visits are welcomed, by prior arrangement by calling 0121 359 1602