Library Assistant

Part-Time Librarian / Library Assistant

Temporary | Wednesday-Friday, 12pm-6pm
4th September - 16th October 2026

We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Librarian / Library Assistant to join a busy school library on a temporary basis until the October half term.

This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day running of the library, assisting students with research and reading and ensuring a welcoming, organised environment. You will work alongside another member of the library team for part of the day before taking responsibility for supervising the library during the afternoon.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising students within the library, including after-school study periods
• Assisting students and staff with enquiries, research and library resources
• Issuing, returning and shelving books and other resources
• Cataloguing and processing new resources
• Creating and maintaining displays and noticeboards
• Supporting the Head Librarian with the general running of the library
• Maintaining stationery stocks and completing general administrative duties
• Ensuring appropriate standards of behaviour and a safe, welcoming library environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a library, school, education or similar environme...