Library Assistant

Part Time Hourly Paid Library Assistant

11.44 per hour (plus £1.72 per hour holiday pay)

The college has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary support team in The Exchange, you will create a welcoming and positive experience for students, providing support which enables students to make full use of the range of learning resources and services available to support them in their learning. Working with students and College staff, in groups and as individuals, you will assist with advice and support in accessing and using all library systems and platforms. You will also regularly walk the floor to encourage student participation and promote positive behaviour. 

What are we looking for? 

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to enable you to develop professional links with a wide range of individuals, at a variety of levels. Experience in the use of a range of IT packages and systems and working in a customer focused environment is essential.  

What makes the college an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

•    Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym  membership
•    Cycle to Work Scheme
•    Family-friendly policies
•    Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
•    Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
•    A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
•    Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.
•    Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support

The college values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.