Library Assistant

Alleyn's School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech scheme

Local business discounts

Job summary

Alleyn's School in Dulwich, London, is seeking a proactive Library Assistant to support daily operations of our busy School Library during term time. You will help pupils find resources, assist with displays and events, and promote literacy and independent learning across the school community.

The role requires an organised, detail‑minded graduate with strong IT skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. DBS checked applicants welcomed.

Qualifications

• A graduate with a genuine interest in literature, reading and education.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to work confidently with digital resources and online platforms.
• A proactive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work.
• Experience working in a library, school or customer-facing environment is desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils locate resources and develop a love of reading.
• Assist with library events, displays and reading initiatives.
• Support literacy, independent learning and academic success across the School community.

Skills

Literature interest

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Proactive/flexible

Library experience desirable

Education

Graduate

Tools

Digital resources

Job description

Full time, term-time only · Dulwich, London · From 3 September 2026

Alleyn's School is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Library Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our busy and welcoming School Library. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for reading, learning and working with young people to contribute to a vibrant learning environment at the heart of the School.

Working closely with the Head of Library and Research Learning, you will help ensure that the Library remains an engaging, well-organised and accessible space for pupils and staff. From supporting pupils in locating resources and developing a love of reading, to assisting with library events, displays and reading initiatives, you will play an important role in promoting literacy, independent learning and academic success across the School community.

What we're looking for:

• A graduate with a genuine interest in literature, reading and education.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to work confidently with digital resources and online platforms.
• A proactive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work.
• Experience working in a library, school or customer-facing environment is desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, term-time only. Full details will be provided at interview.

• Be part of a welcoming, close-knit school community with a strong team ethos
• Access to excellent facilities including a swimming pool, gym, and library
• Benefits including an employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and local business discounts

Alleyn's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Alleyn's is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the requirements for the position and are especially keen to hear from those in minority groups currently underrepresented at the school. We celebrate diversity and the many benefits it brings to our community.