‘TEACH Poole’ Multi-Academy Trust 

Ad Astra Infant School 

Haymoor Junior School 

Canford Heath Infant School 

Canford Heath Junior School 

Looking for a rewarding career?

Our Trust is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team!

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual, who is committed to helping children reach their full potential, and passionate about working with children, we would love to hear from you.

30.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, with a 45-minute lunch break

plus, 30 minutes of planning time on one day per week

Grade F (Point 12 – 17) £28,598 - £31,022 per annum pro-rata,

(Actual Salary c. £19,576 – £21,235)

Term time only

Permanent

Required September 2026

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.  

We are looking to appoint Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our Trust with the skills to work across the primary school age range. The successful candidates will work each day to cover classes for PPA across the school. The contract also allows time for weekly planning within the year group team. Staff will be employed by the Trust as a whole, but the current vacancies are required at Canford Heath Junior and Ad Astra Infant School, in the first instance.

If you:  

• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment  

• Work well in a team  

• Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role  

• Are confident to be able to teach whole classes each afternoon  

• Are suitably qualified with HLTA status or equivalent qualifications or higher 

• A can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles

• Preparedness to go above and beyond

• Resilience and stamina 

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!

Applications should be made online via My New Term. We do not accept CV applications.  

Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 19th May 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 h.hemmings@teachpoole.com 

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.