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Learning Support & Cover Assistant

  • Organisation: New Hall School
  • Location: Essex
  • Salary info £22,339.00 - £24,588.00 per annum
    £22,339.00 - £24,588.00 Annually (Actual) £22,339–£24,588 per annum (actual); FTE £26,208–£28,846 per annum
  • Tenure: Full-time / Fixed Term
  • Closing Date: Thursday 5 February 2026

We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable and dedicated Learning Support & Cover Assistant (Preparatory Divisions) (LSCA) to provide high-quality support to students across the Preparatory Divisions (Reception – Year 6).

The School requires:

Learning Support & Cover Assistant

Salary: £22,339pa–£24,588pa (actual); FTE £26,208pa–£28,846pa

Full-time, term-time only

Discounted annual membership of New Hall Sports

Lunch without charge in term time

Excellent benefits & CPD


We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable and dedicated Learning Support & Cover Assistant (Preparatory Divisions) (LSCA) to provide high-quality support to students across the Preparatory Divisions (Reception – Year 6) with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a full-time, term-time only role that is varied and rewarding, combining one-to-one support, small group intervention and in-class assistance.

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300. Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early application advised

Application closing date: midday, Thursday 5 February 2026

JOB ID: NH0657

New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.

We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable and dedicated Learning Support & Cover Assistant (Preparatory Divisions) (LSCA) to provide high-quality support to students across the Preparatory Divisions (Reception – Year 6).


Description

The School requires:

Learning Support & Cover Assistant

Salary: £22,339pa–£24,588pa (actual); FTE £26,208pa–£28,846pa

Full-time, term-time only

Discounted annual membership of New Hall Sports

Lunch without charge in term time

Excellent benefits & CPD


We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable and dedicated Learning Support & Cover Assistant (Preparatory Divisions) (LSCA) to provide high-quality support to students across the Preparatory Divisions (Reception – Year 6) with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a full-time, term-time only role that is varied and rewarding, combining one-to-one support, small group intervention and in-class assistance.

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300. Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early application advised

Application closing date: midday, Thursday 5 February 2026

JOB ID: NH0657

New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.


New Hall School

New Hall School
Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS

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