Midday Supervisory Assistant

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

Job summary

Mile Oak Primary School in Portslade is seeking two Midday Supervisory Assistants to join our caring staff. The role runs 5 hours per week, 12.15pm to 1.15pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with a pro rata salary of £27,274 to £27,709.

Starting as soon as possible, subject to DBS checks and safer recruitment, you will help supervise pupils and support colleagues. For details and how to apply, contact the school office; closing date Friday 25 September 2026; interview Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to work to time constraints.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to support colleagues and contribute to team.
• Ability to listen to and communicate effectively with children.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly in challenging situations.
• Commitment to Equalities and safeguarding.

Skills

Time management

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication with children

Calm under pressure

Equalities awareness

Job description

Job profile for Midday Supervisory Assistant

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Mile Oak Primary School, Graham Avenue, Portslade, BN41 2WN 25/09/2026

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

Job details

Salary £27,274 - £27,709 pro rata Contractual hours 5 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 18/09/2026 Job reference REQ0001498

Job description

Part-time: 5 hours per week, 12.15pm – 1.15pm, Monday to Friday. Term-time only.

Positions available: 2

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

Start date:As soon as possible subject to safer recruitment checks.

About the Role

Mile Oak Primary School is situated on a large site in Portslade with 363 pupils on roll, this includes Little Oaks Nursery. We are recognised by OFSTED and the Local Authority as a good school in all areas.

Mile Oak Primary School is a place where children think big with no limits placed on their potential. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that all pupils experience success and are valued as individuals.

We are a school committed to celebrating our whole community and, with the highest expectations, work to inspire and support every child. Our children learn and achieve through inspirational teaching in a calm, ambitious environment supported by outdoor learning in our extensive school grounds. Every child is nurtured to gain the creativity, responsibility and full breadth of skills required to take an active and fulfilling role in society.

We recognise the significance of a holistic education for our pupils and this is what we deliver through our highly skilled and exceptionally committed staff team. Our curriculum is rich and inspiring as well as offering a broad range of experiences and opportunities.

Pupil and staff wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to develop the whole child academically, socially and emotionally, so that they are able to reach their full potential and in turn be able to make a positive contribution to the society they live in, both now and in the future.

Mile Oak provides an exceptional education where belonging is fostered, nurtured and celebrated.

Desirable skills, abilities and experience:

• Ability to work to time constraints.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to support colleagues and contribute positively to team building and working together.
• Ability to listen to and communicate effectively with children.
• Ability to respond and act quickly in a calm manner.
• To demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Equalities and to carry out duties in accordance with the Council’s Equalities Policy.

Our website and social media pages provide a wealth of information about the school.

If you wish to speak to the school regarding this vacancy, please contact the school office on 01273 077114 in the first instance.

Closing date: Friday 25 th September 2026 at 5.00pm

Interview date:Wednesday 7 th October 2026

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.mileoakschool.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

Mile Oak Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging inequality and stereotype.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.