Library Assistant
This job expired on 4 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
20 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 2 hours per week during school time - flexible
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £11.79 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job description
Responsibilities:- Assist children in locating and accessing library books- Develop and implement educational programs and workshops for library users- Manage library collections, including cataloguing, shelving, and weeding materials- Stay up-to-date with current trends in library science and technology- Collaborate with other staff to plan and coordinate library services- Promote library resources and services through outreach activities
Qualifications:- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to educate and instruct library users effectively- Proficiency in using library management systems and online databases (training can be given)- Familiarity with emerging technologies in libraries- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
As a librarian, you will play a vital role in promoting reading for pleasure, including maintaining a welcoming environment and ensuring children can access and borrow a wide range of books. You will also co-ordinate the arrangements for borrowing topic books from the school library service.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- friendly, happy children who are keen to learn
- welcoming staff who are dedicated to secure good outcomes for our pupils
- support and development to help you fulfil your role
Commitment to safeguarding
At St. Patrick's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 263 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk
St Patrick’s is a friendly, vibrant one form entry Catholic Primary School set in wooded grounds in Farnborough.
Our age range is 2 - 11 years, and our school includes a Nursery class housed in our Woodlands Early Years Centre along with our Reception Class.
Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk.
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