Library Assistant

Job Introduction

**Library Assistant**

**C Grade** to begin in September**

We are looking for an individual who relishes a challenge within an already successful school (confirmed as ‘Good’ in our Ofsted inspection, September 2023), where the whole child, their successful learning and development are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to appoint someone who, at the heart, has a love and passion for reading, someone who can inspire and instil that love of reading further with our children. With love of reading being on our school improvement plan this year and a new library installed - please see details within the pack - this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a positive impact on reading with us.
- _Yours sincerely,

Mr Simon Frost
- Headteacher_

Library Assistant Job Description

**Purpose of the job**:

- To foster and develop a love of reading with our children, staff, parents and wider community
- To promote the use and enjoyment of the Library.
- To assist staff and students in accessing and using library facilities in order to support learning activities.

**Main Duties**

**Customer Service**:

- To help and encourage children to use the library to increase the use of the resources
- To supervise and organise children whilst using the library
- To deal with information enquiries from children and staff or refer as appropriate to ensure customer satisfaction
- To promote the use of the library through displays, booklists, etc
- To encourage reading and the enjoyment of literature
- To assist children and staff in use of the full range of equipment
- To organise and train pupil librarians
- To issue and discharge items accurately and promptly to ensure a high-quality service
- To research resources and curriculum use
- To collect and update current affairs information; to link units of learning (topics) to texts to enhance both the curriculum and learning for children through the use of the library and reading
- To shelve and tidy library items accurately and efficiently to ensure students and staff can find items easily

**Resources**:

- To assist in stockwork, assessing condition to ensure attractive stock
- To organise and process new and existing resources to maintain the quality and currency of the library resources
- To select and catalogue new stock

**Admin**:

- Carry out daily routine procedures to ensure the smooth running of the library
- To liaise with SLS for information, advice and support
- To use the library computer system effectively and support the use of ICT in the library
- To issue overdue notices
- To issue new students with library cards
- To be aware of and comply with school related policies to this role

Application and Selection Processes and Timetable

**Salary Details**:Grade C**

Hours of Work**:8 hours per week, term-time (39 weeks a year), hours to be finalised at interview**

Interview information: Interviews will be held on **Monday 7th July 2025**

Application form: The Application form to be completed is available from the Hampshire Education Jobs website:
Cupernham Junior School

Bransley Close

Romsey

SO51 7JT

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