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