Library assistant Work, Jobs in Kingston Upon Thames, Eng (with Salaries)

Library Assistant
Milton-Keynes-Council —Kingston upon Thames
- £9,507 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Weekend Library Assistant - Walton Library
Surrey County Council —Walton-on-Thames
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Weekend Library Assistant
Surrey County Council —Sunbury
- £12.83 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Assistant Librarian (Open Access)
University of East London —London
- £35,453 - £38,827 a year
- University
1d
Library Assistant
Newham Council —Plaistow
- £29,856 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- IT
1d
Assistant Librarian (Heritage Collections)
The Law Society —Chancery Lane Station
- £37,000 - £44,400 a year
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
8d
Library Assistant
Surrey County Council —West Byfleet
- £25,052 a year
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Assistant Librarian
Godolphin & Latymer School —London
- Part-time
- School
6d
Assistant Librarian (Collections)
The Law Society —Chancery Lane Station
- £37,000 - £44,400 a year
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Library Assistant - Crawley Library
WSCC —Crawley
- Customer service
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Library Assistant - Holy Trinity CofE School
WSCC —Crawley
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
6d
Library Assistant - Dr Challoner’s High School
Buckinghamshire Council —Little Chalfont
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- School
- Employee discount
19h
Senior Library Assistant
Surrey County Council —Warlingham
- £11,514 - £27,634 a year
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
KS1 Teaching Assistant and Library Administrator
London Borough of Bromley —London Borough of Bromley
- School
- Teaching
1d

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Weekend Library Assistant - Walton Library
Surrey County Council —Walton-on-Thames
The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults.
£12.71 an hour
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Weekend Library Assistant
Surrey County Council —Walton-on-Thames
The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults.
£12.71 an hour
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Library Assistant

Milton-Keynes-Council -
Kingston upon Thames

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Job details

£9,507 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

GCSE
Microsoft Office
Numeracy

Full job description

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting a Library Assistant to help us support local people to enjoy reading, learning, and accessing information across our nine community libraries. You’ll be joining our Children’s Services team, which focuses on helping residents learn, grow and stay connected. Every day you’ll be part of a friendly and dedicated team working in the heart of the community.

You’ll help us make sure everyone has a warm welcome when they visit and you’ll play an important part in bringing our library spaces to life.

This role is ideal if you enjoy working with people and you’re looking for a rewarding position where you can develop new skills.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

You’ll work a two-week rolling pattern that offers consistency while including some weekend working.Week one

Monday: Off
Tuesday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Wednesday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Thursday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Friday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Saturday: Off

Week two

Monday: Off
Tuesday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Wednesday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Thursday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Friday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 1.00pm

This pattern ensures regular weekday hours with a Saturday shift every other week.

Interviews for this role will be held on 23rd July 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Role Responsibilities

Help promote reading in the community by supporting activities that encourage literacy and a love of books.
Carry out front‑line customer service duties and help run sessions such as story times
Support residents by offering guidance on using library resources, materials and equipment.
Positively represent our Library Service and Milton Keynes City Council, helping us build strong relationships with local people.
Help keep our libraries safe, welcoming and well‑maintained for colleagues and visitors.
Work with children in supervised, non‑regulated activities when based in school settings.

Ideal Candidate

Good literacy and numeracy skills, ideally with English and Maths at GCSE level, or equivalent experience.
Confidence using digital tools including Microsoft Office and other information systems.
Great people skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and deliver small group sessions, such as children’s story times.
The ability to notice issues that arise when working with the public and either resolve them or seek support.
Someone who works well in a busy, multi-tasking environment and enjoys being part of a supportive team.
We’re looking for someone who reflects our values: dedicated, respectful, and collaborative.

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council, see attached.

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Weekend Library Assistant - Walton Library

Weekend Library Assistant

Assistant Librarian (Open Access)

Library Assistant

Assistant Librarian (Heritage Collections)

Library Assistant

Assistant Librarian

Assistant Librarian (Collections)

Library Assistant - Crawley Library

Library Assistant - Holy Trinity CofE School

Library Assistant - Dr Challoner’s High School

Senior Library Assistant

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