Library Assistant (Apprenticeship)

About the role: Are you a conscientious and hard-working individual? Do you work with a high level of professionalism in everything that you do? Snowfields Academy has a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint a Library Assistant (Apprenticeship) to join us in September 2022. 

Our successful candidate will be pivotal to the smooth running of the school library and office - you’ll be the first point of contact for many members of the school and external stakeholders, and will be able to turn your hand to any admin-related task that is required. Our successful candidate will also become part of the team that is developing the library to become the ‘hub of the school’, so this is a very exciting time to join our thriving academy. We are seeking an individual who will have a willingness to be flexible in the working environment, as the role will require work in the library and Reception/Main Office, and also have a passion to work within the education sector.

Applicants should be professional, personable and committed to providing an excellent service on behalf of the school and wider Trust, and above all else our appointed candidate will have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude. If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, we'd love to hear from you!

​​​​​​​Please be aware that this role will include working at the Bearsted and Cranbrook campus, therefore, candidates must have a driving licence. 

This role is offered as an 18-month apprenticeship contract and our successful candidate will work towards a nationally-recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification, delivered by LAT Apprenticeships. Click here  to read more about LAT Apprenticeships.  

Apprenticeship Summary

Working weeks:  Monday - Friday throughout the full year

Total hours per week : 37 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme)

Holiday Allowance: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays 

Apprenticeship duration:  18 months approx.

Programme delivery type:  All modules are delivered as online learning which can be completed at your place of work

Start date: September 2022

Apprenticeship level:  Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Apprenticeship standard:  Business & Administration

Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English

Click here to view the Programme Information Guide 

Essential skills: 

• Excellent organisational and planning skills with outstanding attention to detail 
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative 
• Computer literacy in usual office applications 
• Ability to work on own initiative 
• Committed and enthusiastic 
• Excellent attendance and time-keeping record.

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Working with us at Snowfields Academy: ​​​​​​​Snowfields Academy opened in September 2020 as a new secondary provision for students with ASD. When full we will offer 140 places across year groups 7-13 for young people who are working at or close to age-related expectations. Class sizes are small with 12/13  in each class, supported by 2-3 teaching assistants according to need. We offer a range of GCSEs and other qualifications for young people on a blend of academic and vocational pathways.

The academy benefits from being a brand new school with a design tailored to the students it provides for, carefully considered to make the most of both its inside and outside environments in order to enhance the learning of its students. The environment supports specialisms in horticulture and catering with a purpose-designed teaching kitchen, servery and cafe, and internal and external horticulture facilities supporting our students into employment. We will work closely with local businesses to offer an outstanding range of work experience opportunities and supported internships.​​​​​​​

At Snowfields Academy we: 

• Inspire and engage our children so they develop a lifelong love of learning, working towards the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Key Stage 3 
• Deliver a quality, inclusive education so all children are able to achieve to their full potential 
• Create a learning environment where barriers to learning are overcome and students feel safe and happy and are ready to learn 
• Ensure that all children feel valued and celebrate their individuality and success at every opportunity 
• Always work within a multi-disciplinary framework alongside families and other professionals 
• Use personalised approaches to manage behaviour and reduce anxieties 
• Ensure safeguarding, pastoral support and embedding British Values are at the heart of all we do 
• Create a culture where staff work collaboratively as part of the wider team, sharing ideas and good practice and offering support to each other.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2021, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document . 

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.  

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.  Applicants will be notified of this where possible.  Therefore, early applications are encouraged.​