Job Description
Forest Hill School
Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN
Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18
Tel.
Inclusion Support Assistant
Start Date: September 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."
About the School
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 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.
Key Responsibilities
Work with the Learning Support team to meet the needs of our special educational needs students and enable them to access our curriculum.
Provide support in classrooms under the direction of the class teacher, offering assistance to individuals or small groups of students.
Supervise pupils at lunchtimes.
Candidate Profile
Hardworking, with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach.
Able to remain calm under pressure and understand the workings of a busy secondary school.
Ideal for applicants wishing to undertake a career in teaching and gain experience in a classroom setting before entering a 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."
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.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 22nd June 2026.
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