Library Assistant

Position

Support Staff Grade 3 Library Assistant

Employer:

Northwood College for Girls – GDST

Location:

Northwood, Greater London

Contract type:
Permanent Part‑time (25 hours per week) – Term Time Only

Start Date:

1 September 2026

Salary:
Support Staff Grade 3

• Assist the Library Manager and support students in accessing library resources.
• Support information‑literacy and reading‑for‑pleasure initiatives throughout the school year.
• Help facilitate smooth day‑to‑day running of the Senior (Centenary), Junior and Early Years libraries.
• Support lunchtime and after‑school clubs, reading competitions and exhibitions such as International Women’s Day, Black History Month and Neurodiversity Week.
• Contribute to the development of students’ research skills, including Year 12 EPQ.

• Passion for working with young people and good awareness of children’s and young adult literature.
• Excellent organisational, proactive and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Confidence using ICT; experience or awareness of library management systems is beneficial.

The Library team operates three schools’ libraries – Senior (Centenary), Junior and Early Years – and uses these spaces to support and engage students in reading choices, lead clubs, launch reading competitions and showcase exhibitions for key events throughout the academic year.

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.