Blackstone Recruitment are working with a SEND school. Literacy shapes futures and creates opportunities and the school is determined for every student to be an enthusiastic reader. If you love working with young people and want to inspire them with a passion for reading, we want to hear from you.
Please see details below for the full job advert:
Location: Brent
Salary: £27,251 - £29,067
Contract: Locum
The role:
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Library and Literacy Mentor. It will offer the successful candidate a friendly, highly supportive and committed working environment within a culture of success and professional growth. we strive to cultivate lifelong learners and critical thinkers who feel confident navigating and thriving in the world beyond school.
- Contribute to the provision of a high quality, welcoming and effective school library service at both school sites.
- In accordance with the rota, independently and proactively supervise students in the libraries, working within the school’s established behaviour policy and routines and maintaining records of attendance.
- Support the day-to-day administration and running of the library service for example by ordering stock and completing administrative tasks.
- Support students in using library resources effectively, developing their independence and passion for reading.
- Develop high-quality displays for the libraries and around the school.
- Promote literacy, reading and library services to the school community and support activities to engage students in reading and literature.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate bespoke interventions for targeted students working one-to-one or in small groups and liaising with the Library Manager and other school professionals as appropriate.
- Work within the school’s safeguarding, health and safety and data protection requirements and policies.
- To be a fully trained First Aider or be willing to be trained as an emergency First Aider and to undertake medical needs training and administering of medication.
Why Blackstone Recruitment?
✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant
✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs
✅Complete onboarding support
✅Informed tailored career advice
✅Personalised job alerts
✅Unlimited referral bonus
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