Forest Hill School - Inclusion Support Assistant

Lewisham Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Hill School in London is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to work with the Learning Support team, assisting pupils with special educational needs and enabling access to the curriculum.

The role involves in-class support under the direction of the class teacher, supporting individuals or small groups, and supervising lunchtimes. The post is term-time only (38 weeks), 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:00pm, with Oct 2026 start.

Qualifications

• Hardworking with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible approach and ability to cope with pressure.
• Interest in pursuing a teaching career and PGCE pathway.

Responsibilities

• Work in classrooms under the direction of the class teacher, providing support for individuals or small groups.
• Supervise lunchtimes.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Flexible approach

SEN support

Job description

Job Description

FOREST HILL SCHOOL

Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN

Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18

Tel. [phone]

www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk

Inclusion Support Assistant

Start Date: October 2026

Salary Range: Scale 4, point 8 - 10 (£32,442 – £33,384) pro rata

Actual salary approximately £23,406 - £24,086

Term Time only (38 weeks), 30 hours per week

Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 3.00pm

“...This combination of academic achievement, strong pastoral care and wider personal development means that pupils are well prepared for the next steps in their education or training.”

Ofsted Report, January 2024

Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2024. We provide high-quality education to boys aged 11-18 and we are a community that is wholly reflective of this district of London, teaching pupils from all backgrounds and of all abilities. We also have a highly successful joint Sixth Form provision with Sydenham School for male and female students.

A broad and comprehensive curriculum is taught in modern facilities by dedicated teaching staff who are passionate about their subjects and are experts in educating and inspiring pupils to achieve excellence.

We are looking to appoint an Inclusion Support Assistant to work with the Learning Support team, in meeting the needs of our special educational needs students and enabling them to access our curriculum. The role involves working in classrooms under the direction of the class teacher, providing support for individuals or small groups of students, and supervision at lunchtimes.

We are looking for applicants who are hardworking, with excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach. You must be able to keep calm when coping with pressure and also have knowledge of the workings of a busy secondary school. The post is ideal for applicants who wish to undertake a career in teaching who may benefit from gaining experience in a classroom setting before they enter onto their PGCE course.

What we can offer you:

• A highly supportive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team


• Opportunities to make a significant contribution to our ongoing improvements


• Opportunities to further your professional development

“...The school makes sure that staff have access to high-quality training and development. This includes teachers new to the profession, who are very well supported.”

Ofsted Report, January 2024

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 28 th September 2026 with interviews scheduled for the following week. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. References will be sort before the interviews.

Safeguarding Statement

Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Forest Hill School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.