Library Assistant

Beecroft Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 - £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)

Library Assistant job summary

The successful candidate will:

ideally have experience of working in the primary school phase
be passionate about making a real difference to the lives of the children, including those with SEND
build positive relationships with the children and their parents/carers
be organised and proactive.

Principal responsibilities:

Assist pupils and staff with selecting and using books within the library stock
Maintain the organisation and appearance of the library so that it enhances learning and reading for pleasure across the school.
Assist with the physical appearance, promotion and display of books in the library and around the school.
Promote the love of reading through story-time, lunchtime reading clubs and competitions.

We are proud to offer:

wonderful children who enjoy being at school
a supportive staff and leadership team
CPD opportunities to broaden your knowledge and understanding

We look forward to hearing from you.

Beecroft Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beecroft Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beecroft Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beecroft-academy

Beecroft Academy is a vibrant setting at the heart of the Dunstable community.
We believe hugely in the value of teamwork and embody our motto of achieving excellence together. From the moment you walk through our doors you will witness the positive relationships enjoyed by all those connected with the school. We are very successful at promoting high quality education across the curriculum, which is supplemented by a variety of enrichment opportunities both inside and beyond the school gates.

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