Lewisham Schools
Forest Hill School - Inclusion Support Assistant
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FOREST HILL SCHOOL
Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN
Tel. 020 8699 9343
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
About the Role
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.
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What We Are Looking For
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
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
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.
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.
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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.
Application Process
Please visit our website at https://foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk/ to make direct online applications, which must be returned to vacancies@foresthillschool.co.uk.
Note: we do not accept CVs and all applications must be submitted on the Lewisham Teachers Application Form which is available on the School Website.
Informal visits are welcome and should be arranged with Lilly Gayle, HR Administrator – please contact the school on 020 8699 9343 or via email at lilly.gayle@foresthillschool.co.uk.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 28th September 2026, with interviews scheduled for the following week. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. References will be sought before the interviews.
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