Midday Supervisory Assistant

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisory Assistant to supervise pupils and encourage active play at lunchtime.

The role is part-time (5 hours per week, 12:15pm–1:15pm), term-time only, permanent, with a salary of £27,274 - £27,709 pro rata. Start date is ASAP; closing date 14 October 2026 at noon.

For details, contact the school office on [phone] or visit the school's website.

Qualifications

• Has experience of working with children outside of home.
• Is prompt, reliable, patient and tolerant.
• Is a good team worker and shows initiative.
• Is sympathetic to our Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils and encourage active play during lunchtime.
• Administer basic First Aid when required (training will be given).
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Patience

Reliability

Job description

location on St Mary Magdalen RC School, Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF

location on St Mary Magdalen RC School, Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF 14/10/2026

Job profile for Midday Supervisory Assistant

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Job details

Salary £27,274 - £27,709 pro rata

Contractual hours 5

Job category/type Teaching and Leadership

Date posted 02/10/2026

Job reference REQ0001580

Attachments MSA - Schools JDPS 9028 May 04.doc SupportStaffApplicationForm.doc St Mary Mags Advert MDSA.doc 5.Recruitment Monitoring Form.docx Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Form June 2025.docx Application Form Guidance Notes June 2025.docx

Job description

The Governors of St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School are looking to appoint an energetic and caring Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to help supervise pupils and encourage active play during lunchtime.

Other duties will include supervising children in the lunch hall or administering basic First Aid when required (training will be given). The successful candidate will help to ensure the safety and well-being of all of our pupils.

This position will be offered on a permanent basis.

Part-time: 5 hours per week (12:15pm – 1:15pm), term-time only.

Paid weeks per year:43.89 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date:As soon as possible

About the Role

We wish to appoint someone who:

• Has experience of working with children outside of home;
• Is prompt, reliable, patient and tolerant;
• Is a good team worker and shows initiative;
• Is sympathetic to our Catholic ethos.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and well behaved children;
• A positive and supportive staff team;
• A commitment to your personal and professional development.

Closing date: 14 October 2026 at noon

Interview date: To be confirmed

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/brighton-hove/primary/stmarymags

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

St Mary Magdalen’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the 'Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.