Job Description

Library Assistant

35 hours per week, Term Time (40 weeks per year)

Temporary to June 2026

(Ref: WCSR0001206)

Primarily based in our Greenock Campus, with requirement to work cross campus, as required.

Grade 3, Salary 27902 to 30151 pro rata per annum (plus generous staff benefits package)

(Initial salary placement will normally be on the first point of the scale and will increase by annual incremental progression)

The post of temporary Library Assistant presents an excellent opportunity for a student-centred individual to play a key role within our Libraries Team.

You will provide the highest level of customer support to all users of the library both in person and online. Duties will include issuing, referencing, dealing with all enquiries, supervising library users, shelf order and administration. You will also be required to provide IT support to students using the library facilities and to support staff with enquires about appropriate teaching and learning resources and study facilities for students.

The successful candidate will have a relevant SCQF Level 4 qualification and have experience working with learner resources within a library setting. You must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be comfortable using and supporting students with a range of IT packages. It would be preferable if you have experience of using MS Teams, Heritage, MyPC, and Office365.

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Click here to find out more.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland's sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility)

Flexible working opportunities Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study
Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Closing date for all completed applications is Wed 16th July 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 27,902.00-30,151.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WCSR0001206