Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (Inclusion Base) at Haymoor Junior School

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Pension contributions

Long service awards

Job summary

Haymoor Junior School, part of TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust, seeks an Inclusion Base HLTA to join our new specialist provision for KS2 pupils aged 7–11 with SEMH needs.

You will help lead learning in a trauma-informed, personalised way within a nurturing environment, focusing on routines and emotional safety. 11.25 hours weekly, term time only, permanent.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience teaching in the primary phase with understanding of child development.
• Knowledge of trauma, attachment and anxiety impacts on learning.
• Ability to create highly differentiated, personalised learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher in leading learning for KS2 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Contribute to a trauma-informed and emotionally safe learning environment.
• Assist with planning and practice within an inclusion base setting.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary teaching

Trauma-informed practice

Differentiated instruction

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Job description

About the role

‘TEACH Poole’ Multi-Academy Trust

Ad Astra Infant School

Haymoor Junior School

Canford Heath Infant School

Canford Heath Junior School

HLTA (Inclusion Base)

The MAT trustees are looking to appoint a compassionate, creative and resilient Inclusion Base HLTA to join our new specialist provision, at Haymoor Junior School, supporting children aged 7–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment where our children can feel safe, build trust, re engage with learning, and thrive.

11.25 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 1pm to 3:15pm

Term time only

Permanent

Grade F (Point 12 – 17) £28,598 - £31,022 per annum pro-rata, (Actual Salary £7,220.70 – £7,832.74 per annum)

Required January 2027

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.

As an Inclusion Base HLTA, you will work each day to support the class teacher in leading the learning for a small group of KS2 pupils who require a highly personalised, consistent and trauma informed approach. You will support to create an environment built on strong routines, warmth and emotional safety.

Staff will be employed by the Trust as a whole, but the current vacancy is required at Haymoor Junior School, in the first instance.

If you:

• Are suitably qualified with HLTA status or equivalent qualifications or higher
• Has experience of teaching in the primary phase and a strong understanding of early childhood development.
• Understands the impact of trauma, attachment and anxiety on learning and behaviour.
• Is passionate about supporting pupils who require a specialist, nurturing approach within an internal Inclusion Base setting.
• Can create highly differentiated, personalised learning experiences that make learning exciting and motivating.
• Manages behaviour effectively using relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches.
• Is patient, emotionally regulated and able to model calm, consistent behaviour.
• Works well as part of a supportive, collaborative team and shares responsibility for planning and practice.
• Brings resilience, creativity, enthusiasm and a positive, can-do attitude.

In return we can offer:

• Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
• Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
• Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust
• A fantastic induction programme
• Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well‑being, work‑life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time
• Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
• Highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured; and
• Long service awards

Join our team and help us make a real difference in the lives of our children!

Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at [e-mail]

These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.

TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities.