Library Assistant

Job Introduction

Position: Library Assistant   

Grade: C

Reports to: Head of English

Role Overview:  

The Special School Librarian plays a vital role in supporting the educational and developmental needs of students with diverse learning abilities. This position involves curating accessible resources, fostering a love of reading, and creating an inclusive library environment that supports differentiated learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Resource Management 

• Select, organise and maintain a collection of books and multimedia tailored to students with special needs.
• Ensure materials are age-appropriate, accessible, and aligned with the schools curriculum and therapy goals.

Student Engagement

• Create a welcoming, calming library space that accommodates sensory sensitivities and mobility needs.
• Support individual students with book selection and use of adaptive tools.

Staff Collaboration

• Work closely with teachers to integrate library resources into classroom learning.
• Provide training and guidance on using library materials to teachers and support staff

Administrative Duties

• Manage library budgets, inventory and cataloguing systems.
• Maintain records of student browsing.
• Liaise with the School Library Service – borrowing and returning stock.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in using a school based library management system desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, creativity and a nurturing approach.

Essential Qualifications:

• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment guidelines, references will be requested prior to interview.

Hollywater School and Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
  

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.