Library Assistant

St Matthew's CofE Primary School; Saltley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

St Matthew’s C.E. Primary Teaching and Research School is seeking a Library Assistant to support pupils in the school library. The role runs Monday to Friday during term time, with hours from 12:00 to 13:30 (12:00-13:00 on Friday), and involves supervising pupils, promoting reading, and maintaining library resources.

You will work as part of a small team, modelling behaviour, communicating clearly with children and staff, and encouraging a positive reading journey for all learners.

Qualifications

• Loves books and reading.
• Can manage pupil behaviour effectively.
• Is able to communicate effectively with children and staff with a good standard of spoken and written English.
• Has the ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Is a good role model for our children.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Effectively manage the library.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the library from Monday to Friday during term time.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Promote good behaviour and reading momentum; lead reading journeys as needed.
• Supervise library activities during lunch and break periods as assigned.
• Maintain library resources and assist with book shelving and displays.

Skills

Reading enthusiasm

Behaviour management

English communication

Team player

Role model

Library management

Job description

LIBRARY ASSITANT

at St. Matthew’s C.E. Primary Teaching and Research School

Duddeston Manor Road, Nechells, Birmingham. B7 4JR.

Interim Chair of Governors: Mrs. Danielle Edwards

Head Teacher: Miss Sonia Thompson

You will be part of a successful team responsible for supporting children in the library from Mondays to Fridays, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our children, promoting good behaviour and taking a proactive role in supporting and leading children’s reading journey.

This is a permanent contract and the hours of worked are from 12noon -1.30pm, Monday -Thursday; 12noon-1pm on Friday Term time only, where you will be responsible for supervising children and managing the library.

We are looking for someone who:

• Loves books and reading
• can manage pupil behaviour effectively
• is able to communicate effectively with children and staff with a good standard of spoken and written English
• has the ability to relate well to children and adults
• is a good role model for our children
• can work well as part of a team
• Effectively manage the library

We offer the successful candidate:

• a supportive team of staff
• a well-resourced school with fantastic facilities
• local government pension scheme
• employee assistance programme - free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations

Informal visits are welcomed, by prior arrangement by calling 0121 359 1602