MDSA (Mid-day Supervisory Assistant)
Posted on 19 September 2025
* Salary £26,403 - £26,824 pro rata
* Contract Term Time - Fixed Term
* Closing Date Apply by 13 October 2025
Location
Hill Park School, Foredown Road, Portslade, Brighton
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Job Summary
* Job reference
orbis/TP/387386/45620
- Positions available
2
- Working hours
10 hours (Monday to Friday am - 1.30pm)
- Closing date
13 October 2025
- Job category
Support Staff - Education
- Organisation
Brighton & Hove City Council
- Directorate
BHCC: External
Job introduction
Hill Park School is a 3 site special school for pupils aged years with moderate (MLD), severe (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Some pupils also have a diagnosis of autistic spectrum condition (ASC), complex medical needs, physical disabilities and / or attachment disorders.
We have students from KS1 through to KS4 and we will place suitable candidates across the school depending on their experience and skills.
Paid weeks per year: inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed term: Until 31 August 2026
Start date: As soon as possible
About the role
We are looking to recruit Mid-day Supervisory Assistants on our Secondary site in Portslade to work with class teams across the lunch period. This role could be based in the school hall where the children eat, in the classroom or in the playground and will include:
* Encouraging good manners and assisting children with their food where necessary
* Interacting with the children in outdoor play
* Supervising children in classrooms on wet days
* Working 1-1 with specific children when required to
* Enjoy working with children
* Be able to manage a challenging environment, both physically and mentally
The role may require intimate and personal care but full training will be provided.
Closing date: 3pm Monday 13th October 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 21st October 2025
How to apply: Please return the completed application form by email to: .brighton-
Telephone:
Website: www.hillpark.brighton-
Additional information
We take safeguarding and child protection seriously and all posts at Hill Park are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.
To support staff living in the City we are members of the Rental Deposit Loan Scheme run by Brighton & Hove City Council and further details of this are available upon request.
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.