Library Assistant - Fixed Term (6 months)

Lord Wandsworth; Sutton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Long Sutton seeks a Library Assistant for a fixed-term position of 20 hours per week, focusing on supporting the library's operations and promoting a positive reading culture. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, ensuring an engaging environment for students. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team and promote the well-being of pupils during their library visits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Fee remission for children

Free lunch

Access to school facilities

Social and sporting events

Qualifications

• Support the day-to-day operation of the Learning Resource Centre.
• Work in coordination with the Hampshire School Library Service.
• Provide full library services to students.

Responsibilities

• Create an inviting environment in the Library.
• Support improvements in the reading culture.
• Ensure a safe space for students during lunch and breaks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Creativity

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Library Assistant - Fixed Term (6 months)

Reference: JAN20260659

Expiry date: 23:59, Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Location: Long Sutton, Hook

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Broad range of staff benefits including contributory pension scheme, fee remission for children, free lunch, use of wide-ranging school facilities - swimming pool, tennis, walks, trails etc and excellent social and sporting events

Directorate: Library
Responsible to: Assistant Deputy Head (Scholarship and Academic Enrichment)
Location: On Campus
Contract: Fixed Term (until the end of summer term)
Hours: 20 hours per week, term time
Salary: £12.45 per hour

Role outline and purpose
Our College Library is more than a space for fiction and information resources. It is a welcoming physical environment for reading and study, a social space and meeting point for school clubs, and a digital hub where pupils develop research skills and critical thinking.

The Library Assistant will support the effective day‑to‑day operation of the Learning Resource Centre, ensuring it remains an attractive, inclusive and accessible resource for pupils, staff and visitors. Working in coordination with the Hampshire School Library Service, the role will stock, catalogue and organise resources that support teaching, learning and independent study.

Role responsibilities

• To provide full library services, with the support of the Hampshire School Library Service, from 10.00 to 14.00
• To create a visually appealing and inviting environment in the Library, producing displays of new reads, current popular books, and reviews by students
• Provide a safe and welcoming space for students to use during lunch and break times, with attention to pupil well‑being
• Supporting improvements to the reading culture throughout the school

Other Duties

• Support the aims and ethos of the school.
• Support the implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety and child protection and safeguarding.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.

This role profile is not exhaustive and will be subject to review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the college.

Appointment process and how to apply

Please apply via our LWC website using the Hire Road platform.

The closing date for application is midnight on Friday 16th January with interviews taking place on W/C 26th January 2026.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact Peter McNeely, Assistant Deputy Head on [e-mail]

We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under‑represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under‑represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re‑entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long‑term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under‑represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

Appointments will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1922.