Library Assistant

Moulsham High School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13,563.00 - £13,895.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 3 Point 4-5

Library Assistant job summary

Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only academically but also as well-rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities. We are a high performing comprehensive school. Our G.C.S.E. results have consistently been significantly above national averages. Teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do and the professional development of our staff is a priority. Behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and purposeful, making it an enjoyable place to be. However, Moulsham High School never stands still; we are forward looking and believe that the best is yet to come.

We are looking for a library assistant with some experience of library or related work to work collaboratively with our existing Library Assistant in providing a dynamic and effective library service for the students and staff of Moulsham High School. Our library is very well resourced and plays a pivotal role in developing students’ reading skills as well as fostering their love of reading for pleasure. In addition, it also makes an exciting contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school.

Potential candidates are most welcome to visit the school prior to application. Please contact Tina Mayo (Headteacher’s P.A.), using the details below.

This post requires enhanced DBS and Barred List checks and is not open to anyone who has been barred from working in any way with children.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Work Schedule:

Tuesday 13.00 - 16.30

Wednesday 12.30 - 16.30

Thursday 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.30

Friday 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.30

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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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 Moulsham High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1662 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Moulsham High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moulsham-high-school

Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only as students but also as well -rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities.

We are a high performing comprehensive school where the quality of education is outstanding and the 'behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and positive, making it a nice place to be.’ (Ofsted 2020).

Moulsham High School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy

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