TEACH POOLE – MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Ad Astra Infant School (Good – Dec 2023)

Haymoor Junior School (Good – Oct 2023)

Canford Heath Infant School (Outstanding – Mar 2023)

Canford Heath Junior School (Good – Oct 2023)

Poole SCITT (Good – May 2022)

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children who need you? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

In September 2024, the Trust were delighted to open two new Speech and Language Specialist Resourced Base Provisions within our Canford Heath Infant and Junior School.

The MAT Trustees are looking to appoint a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant who is dedicated, compassionate, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our children.

We currently have a vacancy based at Canford Heath Junior School

32.5 hours per week 

Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4 pm (1 hour lunch)

Pay Grade: Grade F (12-17) £28,598 - £31,022 pro-rata

Actual Salary – £20,859.81 - £22,627.91

Permanent

Term time only

Required June 2026

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

The Resourced Base Provision caters for children of primary age (4-11), initially accommodating a maximum of 15 children across the two bases, with anticipated growth up to a maximum of 35 children over the next three years.

The post holder will be required to:

• Work under the guidance of a qualified therapist to assist in developing, implementing, and managing interventions for speech, language, communication, and behavioural needs. Deliver therapy sessions to pupils one-on-one, in groups, or as a whole class.

• Prepare and maintain therapy materials and equipment, including communication aids and visuals.

• Help deliver training for teachers, teaching assistants, parents, and families to enhance therapeutic support across the school.

• Work with class teams to implement therapy recommendations and provide supervision to Teaching Assistants who act as links between classrooms and the Therapy Department.

• Contribute to systems for tracking and recording pupils' academic and social progress. Support pupils in off-site activities to integrate therapy goals into real-life settings

We are looking for someone with:

• A passion for making communication accessible for the individual learner.

• A creative and flexible therapeutic approach that builds success through challenge, personalisation and innovation.

• The confidence and skills to build positive relationships that help to break down barriers and build self-esteem.

• A commitment to enabling all our pupils to overcome their challenges and achieve their potential.

• A can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles

• A preparedness to go above and beyond

• Resilience and stamina 

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to be part of this exciting new provision.

• 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 and full training.

• Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being for you and your family; work-life balance; and care for each person as an individual, including the opportunity to take time off during term time.

• Term time with salary shared across 12 months for ease of budgeting.

• 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.

• Long service awards.

Please note 

As this is a term-time contract, salary is typically calculated on a pro-rata basis and paid in 12 equal monthly instalments. However, as this vacancy will be commencing partway through the summer term, the salary for the remainder of the current academic year will reflect the actual hours worked during this period and will be paid accordingly. From September onwards, the annual salary will be pro-rated in accordance with  term-time hours and paid in 12 equal monthly instalments throughout the year.

We would love to meet you and offer you tours of our lovely schools. 

Please contact the HR department on 01202 380015 for further information.  All applications must be made online at My New Term. We do not accept CV applications.

Closing date:  29th April 2026

Interview date: 8th May 2026

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

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.

TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities.