Are you creative? Do you have an artistic flair? We are looking to recruit a Workload Support Assistant/Librarian with the following responsibilities: To aid our teachers with a range of administrative tasks. To promote our children's work around the school. To oversee the smooth operation of the library.
- Designing and putting up displays.
- Designing and preparing resources for class teachers, including the use of ICT.
- Keeping the library organised.
- Changing the book displays.
- Helping the children and junior librarians checking in and out books.
The successful candidate will need to be able to start work by 8.00am so that there can be effective communication with our teaching team. We would welcome applications from those who have experience of working in schools but also those who wish to pursue a new career in this area.
We believe the key attributes for these roles are:
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Experience of working with Microsoft Office
- The ability to work as a positive team member.
- Patience, empathy and good communication skills.
- Organisation and resourcefulness, the ability to work under pressure with good time management skills and a sense of humour.
- Confidence in using ICT.
- An ability to use art materials creatively.
- An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
This school is committed to safeguarding; all applicants will be expected to undergo enhanced DBS checking along with all other pre-employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
We have one post available for 28 hours a week. Term time only
Closing Date: 20th November 2026
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