Library Assistant (Part-time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of Local Government Pension

Employee wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Redborne Upper School and Community College is offering a part‑time Library Assistant role running in term time only. The post focuses on helping pupils find books, supporting research, and keeping the collection in good order.

You will assist with library technology, check-outs and returns, stock shelves, organise reading events and display materials, and help teachers with reading resources. The 22.5 hours are spread across Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with three training days; it involves

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational or care settings.
• Previous library experience is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help students choose books and support their research
• Assist pupils with library technology and research skills
• Manage book check-outs and returns
• Stock shelves and maintain the catalogue
• Organise reading activities and displays
• Support teachers with reading resources and library events
• Create a quiet, welcoming study environment

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Thriving under pressure

Job description

Library Assistant post at Redborne Upper School and Community College, a part-time role running in term time only. The work centres on helping pupils find books and research material, keeping the collection in order and supporting teachers with reading resources and library events. The post is 22.5 hours across Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, plus three training days, with face-to-face contact with students, staff and some parents. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Help students choose books and support their research
• Assist pupils with library technology and research skills
• Manage book check-outs and returns
• Stock shelves and maintain the catalogue
• Monitor inventory and process new acquisitions
• Organise reading challenges, book fairs and thematic displays
• Support teachers with reading resources and library events
• Maintain a quiet, welcoming study environment
• Interact face to face with students, staff and some parents

What’s required

Experience

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work or care setting
• Previous library experience

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with students and staff
• Strong organisational skills
• Thriving under pressure in a busy environment with a varied workload
• Working well in a team

Other

• Passion for working in a school environment

What’s offered

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment