Learning Support & Cover Assistant; Preparatory Divisions; EDV​/NHS

Position: Learning Support & Cover Assistant (Preparatory Divisions)EDV/2026/NHS/91232
Location: Boreham

Learning Support & Cover Assistant (Preparatory Divisions) at New Hall School

Location:

The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS

Contract Type:
Permanent

Contract Term:
Full-Time

Salary: £26,833.00 - £29,278.00 Annually (FTE)

Salary Range: pro-rata'd £20,331pa-£22,252pa (S1-S3, fte £26,833pa-£29,278pa)

Closing Date:
Midday, Wed 25th Nov, 2026

Start Date:

January 2027

Positions Available: 1

About This Role

New Hall School is seeking to appoint a compassionate, adaptable and dedicated Learning Support & Cover Assistant (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) including dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• maintain and develop a sound knowledge of the strategies required to support pupils with SEND
• provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils, helping them to engage with learning, build confidence and work towards individual targets
• deliver small group interventions in literacy, maths, language and fine motor skills under the direction of the Preparatory Division’s SENDCo and Ho Ds
• work with subject teachers and the SENDCo to implement strategies based on pupil plans and targets, individual targets and best practice to support pupils with SEND
• encourage and maintain high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour, promoting a growth mindset and resilience
• foster supportive, trusting relationships with pupils to enhance motivation, engagement and emotional wellbeing
• monitor and record pupil progress
• supervise classes, overseeing the work that has been set and explaining to pupils the tasks and exercises required
• support the co-curricular programme of support which runs before School, at lunchtime and after School, each day as required
• support the School’s trips and visits programme, attending and helping to supervise on trips, including residentials, as required

The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected

• to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
• to be educated to A Level standard (or equivalent)
• to have experience working with children with a range of SEND
• to have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
• to have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• to demonstrate the ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, parents and staff
• to have a clear understanding of the importance of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children
• to demonstrate a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude

What New Hall Offers

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

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.

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