East Sussex County Council
Learning Support Assistant (Grade B )& Midday Supervisory Assistant (Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery)
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Salary: £27,254 – £27,694 per annum pro rata (actual £19,953 inclusive of MDSA duty on Grade 3)
Contract type: Fixed Term
Working pattern: Part time & Term-time Only
Closing date: 2nd September 2026 9am
Interview date: 3rd or 4th September 2026 TBC
How to apply: The job pack and application form are available to download from Job search
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http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs
Who to contact if you have a query: jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk
jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk
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.
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We are looking for a special person:
- To join and further develop our nurturing and inclusive culture that strives for children to reach their full potential
- 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
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 and an exceptional Forest School.
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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.
Please state on your application form whether you are interested in full or part time hours.
Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application. The job pack and application form are available to download from http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs. Alternatively, please email jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk
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Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
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