school support
Find out more here about school support participation assistance in schools, as well as the conditions for applying.
What are school support assistants and what do they do?
School support assistants help kids and teens with disabilities in their everyday school life. They only help students with stuff they can't do on their own because of their disability, like getting dressed, going to the bathroom, staying motivated, or focusing.
The aim is to enable participation and strengthen the independence of children and young people.
Important: School support supplements therapeutic services, tutoring, and special education, but cannot replace them. Responsibility for the educational mandate remains with the school.
Who is eligible for school support?
If a student needs support at school and this cannot be provided by the school itself, they are entitled to school support. The prerequisite for this is a recognized individual need that makes participation in everyday school life a challenge.
This entitlement is regulated in Social Code VIII (§ 35a Integration Assistance) for children and young people with mental disabilities and in Sozialggesetzbuch IX (§ 112) for people with physical or intellectual disabilities. School support therefore is a recognized service under these legal provisions. The support is tailored to individual needs and financed by youth welfare services.
How can I apply for school support for my child?
1. Evaluation
Clarify first: What support does your child need in everyday school life?
There is often a statement from the school or an expert opinion (e.g. medical, psychological, therapeutic).
2. Submit an application
The application is submitted to the responsible cost unit:
In the case of mental impairment: Jugendamt (SGB VIII, § 35a)
In the case of physical or mental impairment: Sozialamt or Eingliederungshilfe (SGB IX, § 112)
3. Submit documents
Medical or therapeutic reports
School reports or statements from teachers
If applicable, further evidence of why support is necessary
- The office examines the application and decides on the need.
4. Choosing a school support
- Once approved, school support can be arrangedschool support us.
- We are happy to support and advise you throughout the entire process.
How can I apply for school support for my child?
1. Evaluation
Clarify first: What support does your child need in everyday school life?
There is often a statement from the school or an expert opinion (e.g. medical, psychological, therapeutic).
2. Submit an application
The application is submitted to the responsible cost unit:
In the case of mental impairment: Jugendamt (SGB VIII, § 35a)
In the case of physical or mental impairment: Sozialamt or Eingliederungshilfe (SGB IX, § 112)
3. Submit documents
Medical or therapeutic reports
School reports or statements from teachers
If applicable, further evidence of why support is necessary
- The office examines the application and decides on the need.
4. Choosing a school support
- Once approved, school support can be arrangedschool support us.
- We are happy to support and advise you throughout the entire process.