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Mid-day Supervisory Assistants (MDSA)

Start 1st September 2026 pre-employment checks dependant.

NJC Spinal Point 7-8 £26,584403 - £26,824 pro rata (£13.69 – £13.90 per hour)

The lunchtime runs between 11:45am and 1:15pm.

Monday – Friday 7.5 hours per week

We are looking for two new staff members to help us supervise our lunchtime provision.  Our children are friendly, open and enthusiastic and we need people with similar qualities to care for them and engage with them at lunchtimes.

We are looking for two MDSA’s to work with our friendly and supportive team of lunchtime staff and play leaders.  You will need to:

  • Supervise our children during lunchtimes, both in the playground and in the canteen
  • Have a firm and fair approach with children from Reception to Year 6
  • Have good inter-personal skills and a calm manner

St. Andrew’s is a positive and progressive school and an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have a hardworking, friendly staff team who are united in the belief that we are all learning together. We are proud to be a Church of England school and our mission is, ‘To inspire a love of learning and live ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10), ensuring everyone can flourish and be the best that they can be.’

Applications are welcomed from anyone with the required qualifications or experience, regardless of background or protected characteristics.

St Andrew’s CE Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding our children.  The successful applicant will be required to go through the DBS vetting procedures and individual references will be taken up before appointment is confirmed.

Please apply directly to the school via the website https://www.st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk/about-us/staff/staff-vacancies Feel free to come and visit us.  To make an appointment ring 01273 770082 or Email recruitment@st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd July 2026 12.00PM

Interviews: W/C Monday 6th July 2026

 

MDSA Job Description

Support Staff Application with notes

 

1 Full-Time INA, 8.45am-3.15pm, 30 hours per week, Term Time Only with MDSA duties: Fixed term

LGA Scale 4A - £27,254- £27,694 pro rata

Hourly rate is £14.13 - £14.35

Start date: 1st September 2026

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, supportive team player to work in either Key Stage 1 or 2.  The INA will be capable of offering high-quality input and support with individuals and small groups.  You will need a wide variety of skills and a lot of energy. Makaton skills would be an advantage. 

(See the Job Description for details)

We warmly welcome visits to the school. If you would like to make an appointment or have an informal discussion about the role with Sophie Thomas (Headteacher) or Jen Griffin (Deputy Headteacher), please contact the school office.

Email: recruitment@st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone number: 01273 770082

 CLOSING DATE Friday 10th July 2026 (midday) 12:00 GMT

INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning Monday 13th July 2026

Job description

Job Advert

Application form with notes

Volunteers Needed

St. Andrew's school is looking for Volunteers.  Anyone applying would need to be able to be available at regular times/days each week.

Please send an email to: volunteers@st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk