Library Assistant

The Boarding Schools' Association; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a Weekend Library Assistant for the King’s School Library, starting January 2026. This role involves maintaining library operations, supporting visitors with academic needs, and ensuring a welcoming environment for pupils and staff. Ideal candidates will have strong IT and communication skills, experience in academic research, and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt.
• Strive for accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming environment in the library.
• Support visitors in using the library and provide academic help.
• Perform shelving and book covering as needed.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Communication skills

Academic research experience

Customer-focused service

Ability to work independently

Tools

Office

Teams

Sharepoint

VLE

Job description

Sunday 12.00-15.00, term time only with additional weekday evening shifts available 19.00-22.00 during the summer term.

We are looking for a Weekend Library Assistant to work in the historic King’s School Library in Canterbury from January 2026.

A Library Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the library, maintaining a welcoming environment and a high standard of service for the pupils, staff, and the wider school community.

You will spend your working time at the front desk, greeting our visitors, supporting their use of the library, providing help and advice on academic and reading matters. There will be some shelving and maybe even some book covering. The role is an excellent additional job for someone who enjoys working with young people and supporting learning; and if you’re interested in progressing in the wonderful world of librarianship it’s a great opportunity to be supported in the early stages of your career development.

We’re looking for someone reliable and punctual, with excellent IT and communication skills (Office, Teams, Sharepoint, VLE), experience of academic research, who strives to deliver a positive and responsive customer-focussed service. You must be able to work with accuracy, to multi-task, and adapt. The role requires working independently, supported by a wider team.

The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.