HLTA (Inclusion Base)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Poole; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training

Structured induction

Staff wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contributions

Long service awards

Job summary

Haymoor Junior School in Poole (TEACH Poole Multi-Academy Trust) is hiring a permanent HLTA to support a small KS2 group aged 7 to 11 in the Inclusion Base. The post is part-time after-school hours, 11.25 per week, term-time, with January 2027 start date.

You will work with the class teacher to lead learning through a highly personalised, trauma-informed approach, building routines that foster emotional safety and student engagement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification.
• Experience teaching in primary phase.
• Ability to plan highly differentiated learning.
• Experience delivering trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in leading learning for a small group of Key Stage 2 pupils.
• Deliver a trauma-informed approach to each pupil.
• Create routines that promote emotional safety and consistency.
• Plan and deliver highly differentiated learning to keep pupils engaged.
• Manage behaviour using relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches.
• Share planning and practice with the team.

Skills

Early childhood development

Trauma-informed learning

Differentiated instruction

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Collaborative teamwork

Education

HLTA status

Job description

This permanent, term-time HLTA post sits in the Inclusion Base at Haymoor Junior School, part of TEACH Poole Multi-Academy Trust, supporting pupils aged 7 to 11 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Working alongside the class teacher, the post leads learning for a small Key Stage 2 group using a highly personalised, trauma-informed approach. It is a part-time afternoon role of 11.25 hours a week, Monday to Friday. No visa sponsorship is offered, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Support the class teacher in leading learning for a small group of Key Stage 2 pupils
• Deliver a personalised, consistent, trauma-informed approach to each pupil
• Create an environment built on strong routines, warmth and emotional safety
• Plan and deliver highly differentiated learning that keeps pupils engaged
• Manage behaviour using relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches
• Share responsibility for planning and practice with the team

What's required

Qualifications

• HLTA status or an equivalent qualification

Experience

• Experience of teaching in the primary phase

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of early childhood development
• Understanding of how trauma, attachment and anxiety affect learning and behaviour
• Ability to create highly differentiated, personalised learning
• Managing behaviour through relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches
• Patience and emotional regulation, modelling calm, consistent behaviour
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Commitment to supporting pupils who need a specialist, nurturing approach
• Resilience, creativity and enthusiasm
• Positive, can-do attitude

What's offered

• Specialist training and career development within the Trust
• Structured induction programme
• Staff well-being support, including time off during term time
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Pension contributions from the Trust
• Long service awards