Library Assistant 16 hours, 34 weeks (Part Year Working) – Based at Preston
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About the role
Are you passionate about fostering a love for knowledge and supporting the academic journey of students? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Myerscough College is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Library Assistant.
As a Library Assistant, you will play a crucial role in creating an environment that encourages learning and intellectual growth. You'll be at the heart of academic support, helping students access the resources they need to excel in their studies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting students in locating and using library resources.
- Helping students to use computers, printers and search for information on-line
- Manage circulation services, including checking in and out materials.
- Organise and shelve books to maintain an orderly and accessible library space.
- Cover of Reprographics services if required.
Apply today!
The proposed interview date is Wednesday 27 August.
Why join us?
At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with UCLan and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.
What We Offer:
We take care of our team just as we do our students. As an employee, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Hassle free onsite parking at our Preston Campus.
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide wellbeing support in moments of need.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are flexible working friendly and happy to discuss interest in flexible working.
Visit our website https://bit.ly/CareersAtMyerscough for the full list of excellent benefits our college offers.
Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre-conditional term of our job offer.
Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks.
The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team.
As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.
- Hours:
- 16 hours per week, 34 weeks per year
- Department:
- Library
- Location:
- Myerscough College (Preston)
- Salary:
- £25,457 per annum, pro rata
- Reference No:
- LA198
- Closing Date:
- Tuesday 19 August 2025
Application details and documents
Application Form Library Assistant 16 Hours 19.08.2025
Advisory Note Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act V 2.0 Reviewed 03.02.2021
Child Protection And Safeguarding Policy And Procedure January 2025
Guidance Notes For Applicants Updated 6.4.2020
Recruitment Policy V.2.3 20.09.2023
Job Specification Library Assistant 16 Hours Reviewed & Agreed On 07.08.2025
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