Library Assistant

Reigate Grammar School; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Reigate Grammar School is seeking a Library Assistant to help create a welcoming space where students can read, learn, explore and thrive. You’ll support independent study, encourage reading for pleasure, and work with staff and pupils across the school.

The role is 32 hours per week during term time plus five weeks, ideally four days per week, and requires an enthusiastic, organised and approachable person with a genuine interest in education and the confidence to inspire young people.

Qualifications

• Previous library experience is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support independent study, encourage reading for pleasure, create engaging displays and resources, and work with staff and students across the school.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Organised

Approachable

Library experience

Job description

Join our welcoming school community as a Library Assistant and help create a library where students can read, learn, explore and thrive.

You’ll support independent study, encourage reading for pleasure, create engaging displays and resources, and work with staff and students across the school.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and approachable person with a genuine interest in education and the confidence to inspire and support young people.

Previous library experience is desirable, but not essential.

32 hours per week | Term time plus 5 weeks | Ideally 4 days per week

SAFEGUARDING

This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school's safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and approachable person with a genuine interest in education and the confidence to inspire and support young people.

Previous library experience is desirable, but not essential.

32 hours per week | Term time plus 5 weeks | Ideally 4 days per week