Library Assistant

LIBRARY ASSITANT

at St. Matthew’s C.E. Primary Teaching and Research School

Duddeston Manor Road, Nechells, Birmingham. B7 4JR.

Interim Chair of Governors: Mrs. Danielle Edwards

Head Teacher: Miss Sonia Thompson

You will be part of a successful team responsible for supporting children in the library from Mondays to Fridays, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our children, promoting good behaviour and taking a proactive role in supporting and leading children’s reading journey.

This is a permanent contract and the hours of worked are from 12noon -1.30pm, Monday -Thursday; 12noon-1pm on Friday Term time only, where you will be responsible for supervising children and managing the library.

We are looking for someone who:

Loves books and reading

can manage pupil behaviour effectively

is able to communicate effectively with children and staff with a good standard of spoken and written English

has the ability to relate well to children and adults

is a good role model for our children

can work well as part of a team

Effectively manage the library

We offer the successful candidate:

a supportive team of staff

a well-resourced school with fantastic facilities

local government pension scheme

employee assistance programme - free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations

We are seeking applications for this post, to start as soon as possible.

Informal visits are welcomed, by prior arrangement by calling 0121 359 1602