Library Assistant

Library Assistant – Grade C Term Time Only

35 hours per week - £14,293 to £15,802.

8am – 3.30pm, Monday - Friday

Our all through 4-16   school is seeking to employ a Library Assistant from October 2018. The   successful candidate will have a love of reading and preferably knowledge of   children’s literature, and will be mainly based on the senior school site.

Responsibilities will   include:

· Supervise and organise pupils whilst using   the library

· Help and encourage pupils to use the   library

· Select and catalogue new stock

· Use Micro Librarian effectively to manage   resources

· Research resources for curriculum use

· Supervise buddy reading

Experience of working in a library or in an educational establishment   would be desirable. Previous applicants need not apply.

We have high expectations of all our pupils and provide them with   excellent academic and pastoral support. Located in Aldershot, we are 30   miles from London and easily accessible from the A3/A31 and M3. Our   pupils enjoy an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and in   collaboration with our on-site Leisure Centre we are able to offer a varied   evening programme for all age ranges.

Alderwood School and Hampshire County Council are committed to   safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and   expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and   selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring   Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

For an application form please visit our website www.alderwood.hants.sch.uk. If   you wish to visit our school prior to submitting an application please   contact Miss G Yates, PA on 01252 343723 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: Friday 5   October 2018 at 12 noon.