Library Assistant
Location: The Henley College, Henley-on-Thames
Contract: 21.5 hours per week Term Time Only
Salary: £11,492.96 (£23,654 FTE)
About the Role
The Henley College is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Library Assistant to join our friendly Learning Resources team. This varied role supports the smooth day-to-day running of our College Libraries at both the Rotherfield and Deanfield (Cuthbert Suite) campuses.
You will play a key part in creating a welcoming, supportive, and studious environment for our students and staff. The role involves assisting with issuing and receiving library materials, maintaining an orderly and quiet study space, and supporting library users with basic enquiries.
Main Responsibilities
Issue and receive books and other library materials.
Respond to simple and routine enquiries from students and staff.
Supervise private study areas and help maintain a quiet, productive library atmosphere.
Shelve, tidy, and care for library materials.
Process and prepare new books for circulation.
Work regularly at both the Rotherfield and Deanfield Libraries as scheduled by the Senior Librarian.
Create and maintain engaging library displays and assist with research and photocopying relevant information.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Friendly, approachable, and committed to excellent customer service.
Organised and detail-oriented, with good communication skills.
Able to maintain a calm and focused atmosphere in a busy learning environment.
Comfortable using IT systems and library software (training provided).
Why Join Us?
The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, (HEART) - are central to everything we do.
As part of our team in this role, you’ll benefit from:
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Free onsite gym
40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre
On site cafes
Based in the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames, on the banks of the River Thames
24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our EAP provider
We actively support staff with ongoing Continuous Professional Development
Closing Date:
The Henley College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check
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The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.