Library Assistant

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Filton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Tuition discount for family

Cycle to work

Eye test

TOTUM card

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College is seeking a part‑time Library Assistant to support students with information resources and to carry out everyday library duties. The role includes helping students use a range of software, promoting study skills, and contributing to enrichment activities.

The position is 15 hours per week across three days, with term‑time only contracts and DBS and safeguarding checks. Family-friendly policies and extensive staff benefits are noted in the job description.

Qualifications

• Experience in a student/customer facing role.
• Experience in planning and delivering enrichment activities.
• Library or academic institution experience.
• Experience in the use of Windows based computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the use of electronic and paper-based resources and information sources, helping to fill their research requirements and develop their digital and information handling skills.
• Carry out the day to day library duties associated with the Libraries including: issuing items, reservations, organising the catalogue, maintaining circulation records, etc.
• Assist in the supervision of the Libraries, in line with expected behaviour guidelines and the college disciplinary procedure.
• Support students in the use of a wide variety of software and electronic resources including: Microsoft Office applications, eBooks and a variety of databases.
• Help the Library Manager to promote internal services, study skills programmes, and physical and electronic resources.
• Support the planning, delivery and promotion of student enrichment activities which may include themed events, reading initiatives/challenges, creative workshops or activities and/or other enrichment programmes designed to enhance the learner experience.
• Help the Library Manager to promote internal services, study skills programmes, and physical and electronic resources.

Skills

Collaborative working

Enthusiastic

Student/customer facing experience

Planning enrichment activities

Library or academic institution経験

Windows applications experience

Tools

Windows

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Support students in the use of electronic and paper-based resources and information sources, helping to fill their research requirements and develop their digital and information handling skills.
• Carry out the day to day library duties associated with the Libraries including: issuing items, reservations, organising the catalogue, maintaining circulation records, etc.
• Assist in the supervision of the Libraries, in line with expected behaviour guidelines and the college disciplinary procedure.
• Support students in the use of a wide variety of software and electronic resources including: Microsoft Office applications, eBooks and a variety of databases.
• Help the Library Manager to promote internal services, study skills programmes, and physical and electronic resources.
• Support the planning, delivery and promotion of student enrichment activities which may include themed events, reading initiatives/challenges, creative workshops or activities and/or other enrichment programmes designed to enhance the learner experience.
• Help the Library Manager to promote internal services, study skills programmes, and physical and electronic resources.

Interpersonal Skills

• Collaborative working
• Enthusiastic
• Experience in the use of Windows based computer applications
• Library or academic institution experience
• Experience in a student/customer facing role
• Experience of planning and delivering enrichment activities.

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.

Working Hours: 15 hours per week spread over 3 days: Monday 09:00-14:30, Tuesday 09:30-15:00, Thursday 09:30 - 15:00

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection.