MSA

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 (MDSA) to supervise pupils and encourage active play at lunchtimes. Training will be provided for basic first aid and safeguarding responsibilities.

The successful candidate will contribute to pupil safety and wellbeing. This permanent, part-time post runs 5 hours per week (12:15pm–1:15pm) during term time, with paid weeks per year as stated.

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location_on Location St Mary Magdalen RC School, Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF

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MSA

location_on St Mary Magdalen RC School, Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF 16/11/2026

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 26/10/2026

Job reference REQ0001694

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

Job description

2 x Midday Supervisory Assistant

NJC Scale 3 point 7 £27,274 - £27,709 FTE pro rata, pay award pending

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: 16 November 2026 at noon

Interview date:18 November 2026

Company Information

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.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.