Library Assistants

Salary: £15,920 per annum (pro-rata of £28,000)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time

If you are seeking part-time work in a school library environment, we have two exciting opportunities to join Emanuel School.

We have two positions available:

Role 1

25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

9.00am - 2.30pm with a lunchbreak from 12.30pm - 1pm

Term time plus 3 weeks in the school holidays (38 weeks per year in total)

Role 2

25 hours per week, Monday - Friday

11.30am - 5pm with a lunchbreak from 1.00pm -1.30pm

Term time plus 3 weeks in the school holidays (38 weeks per year in total)

The successful candidates will assist pupils and staff with finding books and be responsible for ensuring a quiet library environment, proactively encouraging good discipline among pupils.

They will prepare the library for opening/closing, depending on shift hours, and keep the library tidy and well stocked with books and stationery.

There will be occasional evening or weekend work for open events and functions.

Previous library experience is an advantage but not essential.

Previous experience of working with children or in an educational setting is also desirable but not essential.

A genuine and unwavering passion for reading and books which can be shared with our pupils is essential.

Working at Emanuel

There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims.

We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for this role is 19 July 2024.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £15,920.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person