Learning Support Assistant; Grade C MDSA duty

We would like to appoint a dedicated and nurturing Learning Support Assistant (Grade C) with MDSA duty at Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Chalkland Rise, Brighton, BN2 6RH.

• Salary: £29,064 – £31,022 pro rata (actual £21,463)
• Contractual hours: 27.5
• Job category/type: Teaching and Leadership
• Date posted: 12/06/2026
• Job reference: REQ
  0001069

The post is part‑time: 27.5 hours as LSA, 2.5 hours as MDSA. Paid weeks per year: 47.36 LSA, 43.89 MDSA (inclusive of holiday entitlement). 

Start date:

 September 2026.

We are looking for a special person who is:

• An interest and passion for supporting children with additional needs
• A calm, caring and resilient character
• Keen to develop their practice through training and professional development
• To work closely with classroom teacher to support the learning of children working at or pre‑key stage
• To be reflective and flexible
• To dynamically risk assess and manage children’s safety
• 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 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 our vast green spaces for outdoor learning

We do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application. The job pack and application form are available at Brighton & Hove City Council website or you may contact the school at jamesstanley@

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Tours are scheduled on Thursday 25th June at 4:45pm. To add to the tour list, please contact James Stanley at jamesstanley@

Closing date: Monday 29th June at 9 am

Interview date: Tuesday 7th July (time to be confirmed)

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.