HLTA (Inclusion Base)

Haymoor Junior School; Poole; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun, friendly and supportive staff who

Career development within the Trust

Induction programme

Work-life balance & wellbeing

Beautiful school grounds

Pension contributions

EAP through Health Assured

Long service awards

Job summary

Haymoor Junior School in Poole is seeking an Inclusion Base HLTA to support a KS2 group with SEMH needs.

You will work daily with a class teacher to deliver personalised learning in a trauma-informed setting, focusing on routines, warmth and emotional safety. This role starts January 2027, 11.25 hours weekly, term-time only.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualifications or higher.
• Experience in the primary phase and understanding of early childhood development.
• Understanding the impact of trauma, attachment and anxiety on learning and behaviour.
• Passionate about supporting pupils needing a specialist nurturing approach within an Inclusion Base.
• Able to create highly differentiated, personalised learning experiences.
• Manages behaviour using relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches.
• Patient, emotionally regulated and able to model calm, consistent behaviour.
• Works well in a collaborative team and shares planning responsibilities.
• Brings resilience, creativity, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in leading learning for a small KS2 group requiring personalised, trauma-informed approaches.
• Help create an environment built on strong routines, warmth and emotional safety.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary teaching

Trauma-informed approach

Relational approaches

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualifications or higher

Job description

‘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, 1 pm to 3:15 pm

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)

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 2nd November 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 10th 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.