Learning Support Assistant & MDSA

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a Learning Support Assistant & MDSA at Rudyard Kipling Primary School in Brighton. The role focuses on supporting children with individualised learning plans and promoting inclusive, nurturing learning environments.

The post involves collaboration with the SENCo and classroom team, planning creative activities, and ensuring children's safety. DBS checks apply and the position is fixed-term with start as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with challenging needs and behaviour.
• Understanding of SEND strategies (e.g., Just Right, Visuals, structure and routine).
• Ability to work in a team with SENCo and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support children with individualised learning plans and goals.
• Plan fun, creative, engaging activities.
• Work with SENCo and class teachers to support outcomes.
• Dynamically risk assess and manage children’s safety.
• Promote outdoor education and use school grounds for learning.
• Follow Empowerment Approach and School Values in learning.

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location_on Location Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Chalkland Rise, Brighton, BN2 6RH

Job profile for Learning Support Assistant & MDSA

Learning Support Assistant & MDSA

location_on Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Chalkland Rise, Brighton, BN2 6RH 05/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £28,153 - £28,608 pro rata

Contractual hours 27.5

Job category/type Teaching and Leadership

Date posted 25/09/2026

Job reference REQ0001552

Attachment Application Form with guidance notes (Schools Support Staff) (1).doc attachment LSA & MDSA JD.pdf

Job description

Paid weeks per year : 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: to 31 August 2027

Start date :As soon as possible

About the Role

The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a charismatic, highly motivated and nurturing Learning Support Assistant on a fixed term basis. This post will be to support children within our school who require individualised, creative and purposeful provision.

We are looking for a special person:

• To join and further develop our nurturing and inclusive culture that strives for children to reach their full potential
• To support the learning of children working on individualised learning plans
• To plan fun, creative, playful and engaging activities
• To be reflective and flexible
• To work within a team in partnership with the SENCo, class teachers and other colleagues to support the children in reaching their best outcomes
• To dynamically risk assess and manage children’s safety
• To believe in outdoor education and embrace our wonderful grounds and resources
• To follow our Empowerment Approach and School Values to enhance the children’s learning
• To have an understanding of strategies which support SEND learners, such as Just Right, Makaton, Visuals, structure and routine
• To have experience of supporting children with challenging needs and behaviour
• To establish positive relationships with parents and families

We can offer you:

• A supportive induction process
• Opportunities for you to develop your practice
• A school which has nurture at the heart of everything we do
• A friendly, dedicated and caring staff team
• Amazing children, who are proud and respectful of their school
• A lively, vibrant, face paced and energetic environment
• Wonderful school grounds, Forest School and access to the beautiful countryside for outdoor learning

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to interview earlier than the date below should we receive a suitable application.

Closing date : Monday 5 October 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Friday 9 October 2026 (times tbc)

Telephone : [phone]

Website : www.rudyardkiplingprimary.co.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.