‘TEACH Poole’ Multi-Academy Trust

 Ad Astra Infant School

Haymoor Junior School

Canford Heath Infant School

Canford Heath Junior School

SEN Teaching Assistant – Haymoor Junior School

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

8:30 am – 3:15 pm with 45-minute lunch

Grade D (Points 5 – 6)

£25,584 to £25,989 per annum pro-rata

(Actual salary £17,225.87 - £17,498.56)

Permanent 

Term Time only

Required ASAP

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.

The successful candidate will be employed by the Trust as a whole and as such, can be expected to carry out their duties at any of the four schools. However, we currently have a vacancy at Haymoor Junior School.

At our Trust, you'll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to providing the best possible education for all of our students. You'll work closely with our Head of Inclusion and SEND and teaching staff to implement pupils’ Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and provide one-on-one or small-group support to help them achieve their full potential.

But that's not all - we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth. And with a competitive salary, you'll feel valued and appreciated for the important work that you do. 

If you:

• Have a passion for inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs to succeed in the classroom 

• Are looking to join a lively, friendly and dedicated school team

• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment

• Are able to bring energy and positivity to the role

• A can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles

• Preparedness to go above and beyond

• Resilience and stamina 

We can offer:

• Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on really well together 

• Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and high standards and expectations of behaviour 

• Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust 

• A fantastic induction programme and support for gaining a qualification for the right candidates

• Long Service Awards

• 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

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

Please contact the HR Department on 01202 380015 for more information.  Applications should be made online at My New Term.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Interviews:  Monday 2nd March 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.