School Library Assistant NEW

Eteach International; Wotton-under-Edge; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School in Wotton-under-Edge is seeking a Library Assistant to support the Librarian in our busy, vibrant school library. You will work 15 hours per week, term time only, with flexible patterns discussed at interview, and a requirement to cover Friday mornings.

We value a genuine passion for literature and learning, friendly and approachable manner, strong communication and IT skills, and the ability to work well in a small team.

Qualifications

• Passion for literature and learning.
• Enthusiasm to inspire young people.
• Friendly, approachable manner.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work well in a small team.
• Positive, can-do attitude and forward-thinking.
• Hours flexible; Friday mornings required; patterns discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Support Librarian in daily library duties.
• Assist pupils with book selection and sign-out.
• Help maintain an orderly, welcoming space.
• Cover library during term time; Friday mornings required.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Job description

# School Library AssistantEmployer: Katharine Lady Berkeley's SchoolLocation: Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: NJC Points 7 to 11Posted: 29th September 2026Expires: 9th October 2026 04:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1576832Job Reference: Eteach/SLA290926* Share :* PrintThe school is seeking to appoint a Library Assistant to work 15 hours per week, term time only, supporting the Librarian in our busy and vibrant school library.We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for literature and learning, who is enthusiastic about inspiring this same passion in young people. The successful candidate will have a friendly and approachable manner, excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team. A positive, can-do attitude and a forward-thinking approach to new challenges are also essential.The working hours are flexible and can be arranged to suit the successful applicant, although we would require the Library to be covered on Friday mornings. Possible working patterns could include two full days per week or four mornings, but we are happy to consider alternative arrangements. The exact working pattern can be discussed in more detail at the interview stage.The salary for the Library Assistant post is NJC Points 7–11 (£27,274–£29,071) pro rata.Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School is a very successful comprehensive with excellent results at GCSE and at A Level. It sits at the heart of the local community with extensive links to the surrounding area. We are a large school of 1565 students with 310 in the Sixth Form. The school is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Gloucester being just 10 minutes from Junction 14 of the M5.The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025 once again placed the school third among all comprehensive secondary schools in the South West of England. The school has high expectations of all students and celebrates their academic progress and achievement. This is balanced with a tailored pastoral approach that ensures all students have opportunities to develop and succeed in a supportive environment. Our “Proud To Be...” message, which permeates all aspects of our planning and development, is deeply rooted in the school culture.Further information about the school is available on our website.Our application form should be accompanied by a letter, of no more than one side of A4, explaining why you have applied for this position.The closing date for applications is Friday 9th October 2026 at 4pm. Please note that interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.### AttachmentsChild Protection & Safeguarding PolicyPolicy Statement Recruitment of Ex-OffendersPrivacy Notice for ApplicantsLetter for Applicants Sep 26Job Description Library Assistant Sep 26### Safeguarding Statement:The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory full enhanced DBS and barred list, prohibition order, identity and qualifications checks.Apply Now