Library Assistant (Part-time)
Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
December 2026 or ASAP
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 October 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
- £13,900.00 - £14,347.00 Annually (Actual)
Library Assistant (Part-time) job summary
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Start Date: December 2026 or ASAP
Contract: Part-time 22.5 hours per week. Term time only plus 3 training days
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm (30-minute unpaid break)
Salary: Level 3B (Point 6 - 8)
Actual Salary Range: £13,900.00 - £14,347.00 (dependent on experience).
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed in education? We are seeking a proactive and welcoming Library Assistant to foster a love of reading and support independent learning across our school. You will play a key role in day-to-day library operations, assisting students with research, maintaining resources and maintaining a vibrant learning environment.
About the Role
In this role you will help students discover their next favourite book whilst keeping our collection organised, accessible, and exciting. You will also support teachers with reading resources and library events.
Working in a school requires you to have strong organisational and communication skills. There will be face-to-face interaction with students, members of staff and in some cases, parents.
Who We’re Looking For
Ability to offer student support: Assist pupils in locating materials, using library technology, and developing research skills.
Can manage book check-outs, returns, shelf stocking, and catalogue maintenance.
Can help organise reading challenges, book fairs and engaging thematic book displays.
Will Monitor inventory, process new acquisitions, and maintain a quiet, welcoming study environment.
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work or care setting.
Previous library experience
Has excellent communication and administrative abilities.
Has a passion for working in a school environment.
Has excellent inter-personal skills with students and staff.
Works well in a team.
Has the ability to thrive under pressure in a busy environment with a varied workload.
What We Offer
A supportive and inspiring team environment
Outstanding professional development opportunities
The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff
Work in a school committed to continuous improvement and excellence
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people
Join a team that values inclusion, development, and wellbeing
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Access to employee wellbeing support.
Working Hours
Term time only plus 3 training days
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8.00am - 4.00pm (30-minute unpaid break)
If you are passionate about books, education, eager to develop your skills, and ready to make a real impact — we would love to hear from you!
Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. Please contact Eva Hobson eva.hobson@redborne.com / 01525 404462
Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026
We reserve the right to close the application process early.
Interview Date: TBA
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Redborne Upper School and Community College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1657 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Redborne Upper School provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations for success. Do you want to be part of a successful team of highly committed staff working towards excellence? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that Redborne does not accept applications from agencies or CV's.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
Redborne is a successful school on a spacious and pleasant campus near the market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. We achieve excellent examination results with about three-quarters of students typically gaining Maths and English at grades 9 – 4. ‘A’ Level results are also very good with over half at ‘A*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ grades and an overall pass rate of 99.9%. About 80% of the Sixth Form go on to university and each year a number of students get into Oxbridge. The school is well regarded, oversubscribed and situated in a very pleasant area of Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of London. The campus includes a state-of-the-art 400 seat theatre and Sixth Form social area. In the next few years the school is likely to expand to 1,700 with 500+ in the sixth form. Redborne is also a National College Support School, a Leading Edge School and has Teaching School Status.
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