Employer: Putney High School – GDST (girls' day school). Location: London, Greater London.
Contract type: Permanent.
Hours: Full time – Term Time only.
Salary: £24,014 – £28,514 per annum (GDST Support Staff scale, dependent on experience and 26.27 annual pay award).
Suitable for other graduates.
Responsibilities
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 neuro‑diversity, 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.
Qualifications
- Strong commitment to inclusive education
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively to support pupils’ academic and pastoral development
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Generous pension scheme
- Free life assurance benefit
- 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
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Financial guidance and support
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
EEO and Safeguarding
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.
Application deadline
Applications must be received by 15 June at 9 am 2026. Interview date: Week commencing 22 June 2026.
Contact Details:
GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) Recruitment Team
