Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

British School Dhahran (BSD) Dec 08, 2025

Position Description

LOCATION Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
SCHOOL / SITE British School Dhahran
DIVISION / DEPARTMENT Whole School/ Library
POSITION TYPE Support Staff
SUBJECT / STAGES
WORK DAYS / HOURS 191 days @ 8 hours per day
POSITION STATUS Full time
SALARY CODE Support Staff
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Saudi, Dependent
POSITION START DATE As Soon As Possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE Until filled
REPORTS TO Richard Charlesworth - Principal
REQUISITION NUMBER

02-2526-103

Summary

The Library Assistant will be part of a dynamic Library Team. The position is primarily responsible for providing assistance to the School Librarian, as well as maintaining a close working relationship with BSD teachers, students and other ISG Library staff and assisting with programs and events.

Position Duties

The successful candidate will be able to effectively:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
• Utilise and maintain/update the Destiny Platform.
• Manage circulation responsibilities as needed.
• Catalogue library books and resources following library policies, and order, manage, and maintain library supplies.
• Shelve returned books on a daily basis as well as as keeping shelves straight and orderly.
• Maintain library inventory of assets and equipment.
• Run circulation reports and send electronic overdue notices to all patrons on a monthly basis.
• Manage account clearance and enrollment documentation for withdrawing students and graduating students.
• Manage and maintain all matters pertaining to patrons’ accounts, communication, and follow-up with overdue books.
• Repair damaged library books and resources following professional guidelines and instruction.
• Coordinate class scheduling with librarians and prepare library bags and shelf markers for classes.
• Collaborate with the librarian to design and create eye-catching, interest-generating book displays to encourage reading across all schools.
• Take photos to document activities that occur in the library for social media sites, display tv or bulletin board.
• Help support all reading promotion and activities that occur in the library.
• Run regular reports necessary for maintaining the library collection and share with librarians.
• Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of ISG District and library organisation policies, practices and procedures.
• Coordinate/plan events for the school.
• Sign the staff’s Exit Form for leaving staff when the librarian is unavailable.
• Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities among students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the librarian, Head of School or Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience:

• Some experience working in a library or other customer service setting preferred.
• Prior experience working with students.
• Experience with Google Workspace/Microsoft Office.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students and colleagues.
• Ability to supervise students in non-classroom settings.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and proficiency with order and organisation.