Job ID: S-U-3399 - Junior School Learning Support Assistant

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 SchoolAs 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 progressionCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentGenerous pension schemeFree life assurance benefitA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsAccess to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsInterest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loansA Cycle to Work schemeRetail and lifestyle discountsFinancial guidance and support24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeFor further information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please click apply.Applications must be received by Monday 15th June 2026 at 9am.Interview date: Week commencing Monday 22nd 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.