HLTA (Inclusion Base) - Haymoor Junior School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Poole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training and career dev.

Induction programme

Staff well-being support

Time off during term time

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent pension contributions

Long service awards

Job summary

TEACH Poole Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an HLTA to join Haymoor Junior School for KS2 pupils aged 7–11. The role focuses on trauma-informed practice, routines and emotional safety, supporting the class teacher with a small group.

Permanent, term-time only, 11.25 hours per week, 1pm–3:15pm on weekdays. HLTA status or equivalent qualification is required for the post.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or an equivalent qualification or higher.
• Experience of teaching in the primary phase.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development.
• Understanding of how trauma, attachment and anxiety affect learning and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in leading learning for a small group of KS2 pupils.
• Create highly differentiated, personalised learning experiences for pupils requiring trauma-informed approaches.
• Build an environment with routines, warmth and emotional safety.
• Manage behaviour using relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches.
• Share responsibility for planning and practice with the team.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Patience

Differentiation

Relational behaviour management

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

This HLTA post sits in the Inclusion Base at Haymoor Junior School, part of the TEACH Poole Multi-Academy Trust, for pupils aged 7 to 11 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role supports the class teacher in leading learning for a small group of KS2 pupils, using a trauma-informed approach built on routine, warmth and emotional safety. It is permanent and term time only, 11.25 hours a week, 1pm to 3:15pm on weekdays. HLTA status or an equivalent qualification is required for the post.

What the job involves

• Support the class teacher in leading learning for a small group of KS2 pupils
• Create highly differentiated, personalised learning experiences for pupils who need a consistent, trauma-informed approach
• Build an environment with strong routines, warmth and emotional safety
• Manage behaviour using relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches
• Share responsibility for planning and practice with the team

Qualifications

• HLTA status or an equivalent qualification or higher

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
• Creating differentiated, personalised learning experiences
• Managing behaviour with relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches
• Patient and emotionally regulated, modelling calm, consistent behaviour

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Background checks and online searches on shortlisted candidates

Other

• Passion for supporting pupils who need a specialist, nurturing approach
• Works well in a supportive, collaborative team
• Resilience, creativity, enthusiasm and a positive attitude

What’s offered

• Specialist training and career development within the Trust
• Fantastic induction programme
• Support at all levels, with a proactive approach to staff well-being and work-life balance
• Ability to take time off during term time
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Excellent pension contributions
• Long service awards