Library Assistant (Part-time)

Redborne Upper School and Community College; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 15 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Inclusion and wellbeing focus

Résumé du poste

Redborne Upper School and Community College is seeking a Library Assistant to support students and maintain an engaging library environment. You will help pupils locate materials, assist with research, handle check-outs and catalogue maintenance, and support library events.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, teamwork, and a proactive approach in a school setting. Term-time plus training days with a part-time schedule Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in helping students and young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to locate materials, assist with research, and use library technology.
• Experience with book check-outs, returns, shelf stocking and cataloguing.

Responsabilités

• Help students discover books and keep the collection organized.
• Support teachers with reading resources and library events.
• Manage check-outs, returns, shelf stocking and catalog maintenance.

Connaissances

Student support

Library operations

Reading programs

Inventory management

Working with children

Communication

Administrative tasks

Teamwork

Under pressure

Description du poste

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Start Date: December 2026 or ASAP
Contract: Part-time 22.5 hours per week. Term time only plus 3 training days
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm (30-minute unpaid break)
Salary: Level 3B (Point 6 - 8)
Actual Salary Range: £13,900.00 - £14,347.00 (dependent on experience).

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed in education? We are seeking a proactive and welcoming Library Assistant to foster a love of reading and support independent learning across our school. You will play a key role in day-to-day library operations, assisting students with research, maintaining resources and maintaining a vibrant learning environment.

About the Role

In this role you will help students discover their next favourite book whilst keeping our collection organised, accessible, and exciting. You will also support teachers with reading resources and library events.

Working in a school requires you to have strong organisational and communication skills. There will be face-to-face interaction with students, members of staff and in some cases, parents.

Who We’re Looking For

• Ability to offer student support: Assist pupils in locating materials, using library technology, and developing research skills.
• Can manage book check-outs, returns, shelf stocking, and catalogue maintenance.
• Can help organise reading challenges, book fairs and engaging thematic book displays.
• Will Monitor inventory, process new acquisitions, and maintain a quiet, welcoming study environment.
• Has experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work or care setting.
• Previous library experience
• Has excellent communication and administrative abilities.
• Has a passion for working in a school environment.
• Has excellent inter-personal skills with students and staff.
• Works well in a team.
• Has the ability to thrive under pressure in a busy environment with a varied workload.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inspiring team environment
• Outstanding professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff
• Work in a school committed to continuous improvement and excellence
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people
• Join a team that values inclusion, development, and wellbeing
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to employee wellbeing support.

Working Hours

Term time only plus 3 training days

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8.00am - 4.00pm (30-minute unpaid break)

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026

We reserve the right to close the application process early.

Interview Date: TBA