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Mill Green School is an Outstanding Community Special School in St Helens, catering for the individual needs of young people aged 14 to 19 who present with a diverse range of needs including severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple complex physical/medical needs and autism. Many of our young people also have social communication difficulties, sensory or physical impairments which means that they benefit from the high quality specialist support the school is able to offer.

Mill Green is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative Midday Supervisor to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued.

The successful candidate will need to be able to build trusting relationships with our young people. They will possess good communication, be flexible, will work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate patience and kindness to our students. It’s a unique challenge and you will be very much part of a hard-working, dedicated and friendly team

Hours of work would be Monday - Friday, during term time, from 12.15pm - 1.45pm

Working at Mill Green School

The dedicated staff team at Mill Green take a holistic, person-focussed approach to learning, offering an innovative and diverse curriculum to develop young people’s academic, social communication and independent life skills so that they are well prepared on their journey towards adulthood. We provide outstanding teaching and support in an inclusive, safe, secure and positive environment where every young person is celebrated for who they are and for their achievements. Part of our uniqueness is the creative curriculum which embeds links with the local and wider community, ensuring that our learners are able to have meaningful, real-life experiences to enrich their learning.

We know as a member of the Mill Green team, you are going to do great things. In addition to joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team, you can expect:

• A comprehensive induction programme, ensuring that you have the support you need to settle into your role
• To be part of an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Access to the SAS Employee Wellbeing Support Service to support in and outside of school
• An annual, paid ‘well-being day’
• Opportunities for career development

At Mill Green we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. ❤️

Mill Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role, please contact stephanie.shipley@millgreen.org.uk📧

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Interview date: TBC

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. ⏳

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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