Mid-day Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

About the role

We are looking for 2 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 MDSAs 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 CE Primary School 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.’

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

Monday – Friday 7.5 hours per week

£27,274 - £27,709 pro rata (£14.14 – £14.36 per hour)

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-andrewsce.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th November 2026 12.00PM

Interviews: W/C Monday 30th November 2026