Learning Support Assistant & MDSA

Job profile for Learning Support Assistant & MDSA

Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Chalkland Rise, Brighton, BN2 6RH

Salary £27,254 pro rata (£19,945 approx inclusive of MDSA duty)

Contractual hours 16.25

Job category/type Teaching and Leadership

Date posted 22/07/2026

Job reference REQ
0001290

Attachments: LSA & MDSA JD.pdf, Application Form with guidance notes (Schools Support Staff) (1).doc

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 for 1 year in the first instance. This post will be to support children within our school who require individualised, creative and purposeful provision.
There is a full time or part time position available.

• To support the learning of children working on individualised learning plans
• To plan fun, creative, 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 complex needs who can demonstrate challenging behaviour
• To establish positive relationships with parents, and families

• 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 and an exceptional Forest School.

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. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.