Library Assistant

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Professional development support

Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working practices

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is seeking a Library Assistant to join the LibraryPlus team. The role is 15 hours per week, term-time only, spread over three days with fixed morning/afternoon hours.

You will assist students with resources, manage library duties, and help promote study skills and services. The college emphasises equal opportunities, professional development and flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Collaborative working.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Collaborative working

Student/customer facing role

Enrichment activities planning

Tools

Windows based applications

Job description

Company: South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time Only

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
• 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. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

We have an exciting role of Library Assistant within our LibraryPlus team!

Key Tasks and 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.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Collaborative working
• 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.

Expected Interview Date: Thursday 12th November 2026

If you have any queries please contact [e-mail]

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.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College