Library Assistant – Reading Champion, Term-Time

St Matthew's CofE Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

St Matthew’s C.E. Primary Teaching and Research School in Birmingham is seeking a Library Assistant to join a dedicated team. You will support children in the library, supervise during the daily sessions, promote reading, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The role is part-time, with hours from 12:00 noon to 13:30, Monday to Thursday and 12:00 to 13:00 on Friday, term-time only, and offers the opportunity to contribute to pupils’ reading journeys and literacy development.

Qualifications

• Loves books and reading.
• Can manage pupil behaviour effectively.
• Communicate effectively with children and staff with a good standard of spoken and written English.
• Relates well to children and adults.
• A good role model for our children.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Effectively manage the library.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the library during allocated hours.
• Support and lead children’s reading journey.
• Promote good behaviour and ensure safety and wellbeing in the library.
• Manage library operations during the shifts.

Skills

Loves books and reading

Manage pupil behaviour effectively

Communicate effectively with children

Relate well to children and adults

Be a good role model

Team player

Library management

Job description

St Matthew’s C.E. Primary Teaching and Research School in Birmingham is seeking a Library Assistant to join a dedicated team. You will support children in the library, supervise during the daily sessions, promote reading, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The role is part-time, with hours from 12:00 noon to 13:30, Monday to Thursday and 12:00 to 13:00 on Friday, term-time only, and offers the opportunity to contribute to pupils’ reading journeys and literacy development.