Library Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Bristol is seeking a part-time, permanent Library Assistant to start in April 2026. The role involves assisting pupils and staff in effectively using the library and its resources. The ideal candidate should have experience in a library setting and possess skills to nurture pupils' love for learning and reading. Benefits include access to free lunch, sports events, a cash health plan, and pension. This position is an excellent opportunity to impact the vibrant school community positively.

Benefits

Access to free lunch

Regular sports and social events

Cash health plan

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting pupils and staff in using library resources effectively.
• Ability to foster a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils and staff in making effective use of the library.
• Support pupils in using learning resources.

Skills

Experience in a library or learning resources environment

Ability to empathise with pupils

Nurturing a love of learning and reading

Job description

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

05/03/2026

About this job

Bristol Grammar School is looking to appoint a part-time, permanent Library Assistant to start April 2026, working term-time.

As a Library Assistant you will assist pupils and staff to make effective use of the library and all its resources.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a library or a learning resources environment and have the ability to empathise with pupils, to nurture their love of learning and reading, and experience in supporting their use of learning resources.

Benefits of working with us include access to free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension and more.

Please check the Job Description for more details.

ABOUT BRISTOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL (BGS) BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

SCHOOL MISSION To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.

Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.

SAFEGUARDING Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying.

The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private and confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted.

The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level.

This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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