Learning Resource Assistant Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School

Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School is looking for Learning Resource Assistant who is confident in using technology and willing to learn new programs; capable of disseminating technological knowledge to staff within the school To work alongside the school librarian to promote a love of reading to all children and to ensure the library is well stocked, well managed and organized. Aldar ideal candidate will be positive, with a flexible approach to work. They are a busy and aspirational school, so above all, an awareness that children’s learning needs come first.

Responsibilities of Learning Resource Assistant

With School Staff

• Assist school in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the school’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form.
• Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to school policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations.
• Comply with the school’s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal.
• Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of school improvement or performance management.
• Comply with the school’s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard.
• Comply with the school’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
• Attend all staff briefings.
• Sign out and sign in at relevant school reception if off site at any point during the normal working day.

General Responsibilities

• Adhering to roles and responsibilities all detailed by Lead Librarian.
• Circulation Desk – checking books in and out of the library.
• Cataloguing resources into the Follett Destiny Library Management System
• Following up overdue, missing and lost books
• Reselling books
• Selecting topic books for issuing to classes
• Ensuring the library data base is up to date by adding new pupils and deleting those who have left the school
• Assisting with attractive displays
• Assisting the students to select their books
• Providing support in the library enabling all students to become independent library users
• Reading to the students
• Covering and repairing damaged books
• Ensuring the library is tidy and a welcoming environment for all students
• Assisting the Primary Lead Librarian to organize book fairs, author visits and book clubs
• Assisting the Primary Learning Resources Coordinator with the Accelerated Reading Programme.

Job Requirements of Learning Resource Assistant

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree /Diploma.

Minimum Experience

• 1-year experience in the same field.

Skills & Knowledge Desired