Responsibilities:

The Experienced Library Assistant   

• is responsible to the Librarian who acts as Line Manager;
• works closely with the rest of the library team to provide an excellent library service to all members of the school community; students, parents and teachers, and keep the physical library and all of its services running smoothly;
• show leadership on the library team; take initiative to improve the library and its services; serve as a role model for the other library assistants;
• helps to promote reading to all members of the school community, and advises on information access.

Tasks:

The Experienced Library Assistant will:

• help to create a welcoming environment in the library
• work with students of all ages, from 3-11 years
• assist with the training of other library assistants
• provide assistance to teachers and parents
• process check-in and check-out of books
• shelve and tidy books
• deal with students’ enquiries
• ensure library stock is in good order
• process library materials
• help to create displays
• supervise students in the library
• support teachers through resource provision
• promote reading
• help students find the information they need
• promote the speaking and learning of English
• keep the library running smoothly, solving problems as they arise or passing them on to an experienced person to deal with

Professional Expectations:

The Experienced Library Assistant will:

• demonstrate leadership skills;
• serve as a role model to other library assistants;
• demonstrate skills in promoting the School's Philosophy and Objectives;
• have good English language skills in speaking and reading;
• be familiar with a wide range of library equipment and its correct usage;
• take an interest in reading
• have proven ICT and information sourcing skills;
• enjoy working in a school-based environment;
• have strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• be professional and rigorous in approaching matters of Health and Safety;
• be conscientious, efficient and organized;
• actively seek to improve his / her practice and participate in Training and Development;
• be a strong team player - good-natured, willing to learn and flexible in approach;
• be keen to develop library skills, approaches and practices.

Child Safeguarding:

Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City Campus is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to

• attend in-house Child Safeguarding programmes
• promote and safeguard the welfare of all students in the school
• report to the Child Protection Officer any concerns they have for the welfare of a student. This may include unsafe practices witnessed within the school as outlined in the school’s Speak Out (Whistleblowing) Policy
• keep professional relationships with students where personal boundaries are respected and maintained
• seek advice from a Line Manager or Child Protection Officer with issues or concerns related to Child Safeguarding

Requirements:

• Satisfactory Thai Police Criminal Record check
• Confirmation of identity
• Satisfactory references
• Verification of qualifications and work experience