Location
London Borough of Hounslow

Hours
Not specified

Salary
£29,856 per annum

About the Role
We have an opportunity within one of Hounslow’s specialist services. The School Library Service is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate library assistant to join the growing and dedicated team. You will assist in delivering the project loan service and reading events to promote reading for pleasure and books to schools across West London.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of education settings for all ages and abilities, knowledge of the National Curriculum and how it is taught in schools, an interest in children’s literature, and a passion for promoting reading for pleasure to children of all ages.

About the Team You’ll Be Working In
The School Library Service provides schools with essential resources to support the delivery of the National Curriculum. Through the project loan service, schools receive bespoke boxes of books tailored to teachers’ individual needs. The service also offers support and advice to schools on their library and reading provision.

The service runs a calendar of events for primary and secondary schools to promote reading and broaden children’s enthusiasm for literature. Working closely with secondary librarians and primary school reading leads, events are evaluated and adapted to meet schools’ needs.

The team collaborates with public libraries in Hounslow to promote library and book services directly to children. Staff take part in the Summer Reading Challenge and school visits to public libraries, actively promoting the importance of public libraries and their positive impact on borough residents.

Experience
Experience working in or with education settings for all ages and abilities is desirable. Knowledge of the National Curriculum and children’s literature is important.

About you
You will have excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritise work and manage your own time effectively to meet deadlines. You will demonstrate flexibility to support the team as required, responding to workload peaks and troughs. You should be passionate about promoting reading for pleasure and children’s education, able to work independently and as part of a small team, and have an interest in children’s literature and educational materials.

Qualifications
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.