Job Description
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our Junior School Learning Enrichment team. The Learning Enrichment Department plays a central role in supporting the school’s inclusive ethos, promoting neurodiversity, and enabling pupils to understand how they learn most effectively. You will work closely with teachers and the Head of Learning Enrichment to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs from Reception to Year 6, both within the classroom and through small‑group or 1:1 provision. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to support pupils’ academic and pastoral development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading GDST school, where staff are supported to develop professionally and where every pupil is encouraged to fulfil their potential. About the School As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond. The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames. The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Competitive terms and conditions of employment Generous pension scheme Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Retail and lifestyle discounts Financial guidance and support 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme For further information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please click apply. Applications must be received by Monday 15 th June 2026 at 9am. Interview date: Week commencing Monday 22 nd June 2026. Putney High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. Putney High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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