Midday Supervisory Assistant

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.

If you would like to work in our happy and dynamic school, we would like to hear from you. All applications MUST be made on a Catholic Education Service (CES) Form.

Closing date: 14 October 2026 at noon

Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: gillpitman@stmarymags.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: (01273) 327533

Website: www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/brighton-hove/primary/stmarymags

Additional Information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from above orCatholic Education Website

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. These posts are exempt from the 'Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.