Library Assistant

Essential Employment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a part-time Library Assistant in Southampton. The role involves assisting with daily library operations, guiding volunteer helpers, and supporting children in their learning journey. Candidates should have good organizational and communication skills, as well as a passion for promoting reading. This position offers a pay rate of £12.85 per hour, and applicants can apply by emailing their CV, quoting the reference number.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding or assisting children in a learning environment.
• Ability to maintain library resources and assist with stock organization.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with volunteers and children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day organization of the library.
• Guide volunteer helpers and assist in their training.
• Support children in selecting books and promote reading enjoyment.
• Help with ordering and maintaining books and resources.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Part time Library Assistant needed in Southampton Paying £12.85 per hr ref 5287250

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

• To assist with the day to day organisation of the library and its resources and stock;
• To guide any volunteer helpers and to assist with their training and supervision;
• To assist children using the library, whether singly or in groups, ensuring that health, safety and welfare procedures are adhered to;
• To assist and guide the children in their selection of books and resources and to promote and encourage an enjoyment of books and reading;
• To assist with ordering, stocktaking, maintaining books and resources and lifting, organising and arranging books on shelves;

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

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