Learning Support Assistant with MDSA duty

Job introduction

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 accessing alternative provision within our school who require individualised, creative and purposeful provision. This post is attached to a child and should their placement change, the role would end.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 LSA, 43.89 MDSA (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: Depending on child’s placement at our school.

Start date: Monday 5th January 2026

About the role

We are looking for a special person who is:

• 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 at or pre-key stage
• 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

We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage people of colour, as well as those who identify as disabled, LGB, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.

Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application. The job pack and application form are available to download from http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs. Alternatively, please email jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk

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

Closing date: Monday 8th December at 9am

Interview date: Thursday 11th/Friday 12th December TBC

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:
Email: jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Address: Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery, Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6RH

Telephone: (01273) 303328

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

The School 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.