Job Description

Salary: 8,349 per annum (actual)

Contract Type: Permanent, term time only + 4 days (40 weeks per annum)

Hours: 14 hours per week, over 2 days (currently Thursday and Friday)

Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire - Ripon Grammar School

We are seeking a library assistant to support the work of the Library and Learning Resources Manager, who oversees the library service in school to support teaching and learning and promote reading for pleasure. He/she will be highly self-motivated and committed to the welfare and education of the students within school.



The role would also require excellent administrative ability, well-developed ICT skills and a passion for reading and literacy.



This post is ideal for those working towards a library/information science qualification.



Ripon Grammar School is situated in the historic city of Ripon. Ripon itself is set amidst the stunning countryside of North Yorkshire, near to the Yorkshire Dales and within easy access to Harrogate, York and Leeds.

Contact and Apply

Full details of this post are available on our school website www.ripongrammar.co.uk/aboutus/vacancies together with an application form.



Please email your application form to Mrs Patricia Hargraves, Headmaster's PA, at hargravesp@ripongrammar.com with a covering letter addressed to Mr Jonathan Webb, Headmaster, outlining why you are interested in this position.

Key documents

Job description: Library Assistant.docx



Person Specification: Library Assistant.doc

Key dates

Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday, 8 January 2026



Interviews will be arranged with successful candidates. If you have not heard from the School following the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.





This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the School. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.


North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertises vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC is not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accepts no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Library Assistant

Salary:

24,796 - 25,989 per annum, pro rata

Posted:

12/12/2025

Closing date:

08/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59