Learning Support & Cover Assistant

Overview

Position

Start Date:

Immediate. Contract Type:
Full-time. Contract Term:
Permanent. Application Close: 05/02/2026 Midday. Date of Interviews: TBC.

Full-time, term-time only

Discounted annual membership of New Hall Sports

Lunch without charge in term time

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 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. Nearby airports include London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early application advised

Final date to receive applications: midday, Thursday 5 February 2026

For further details and to apply, please visit:
Please note only applications submitted through the above link will be accepted.

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

• Provide one-to-one support to students with a range of SEND across the Preparatory Divisions (Reception - Year
  6).
• Deliver small group interventions and in-class assistance as part of a team.
• Assist teaching staff with classroom activities, resources and pupil management as required.

• Experience in supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• Ability to adapt to varied duties in a busy school environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Discounted annual membership of New Hall Sports.
• Lunch provided in term time at no charge.

New Hall is a Catholic independent boarding & day school for girls and boys aged 1-18. For details about our divisions and the School’s ethos, please visit

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.