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Organisation
Schools
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Directorate
Primary Schools
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Service Area
Northfield Ln, Wakefield WF4 5DW
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Hours
18 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Northfield Ln, Wakefield WF4 5DW
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
Grade 7
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Salary
£13,358 to £14,713 per annum (actual salary)
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Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Horbury Primary Academy
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
18 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days
Part Time, Permanent
To Start September 2026
Are you ready to be the inspiring classroom presence that motivates pupils to work harder than they ever thought they could? At Horbury Primary Academy, we are seeking a proactive and driven Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely
with teaching staff to support learning, promote inclusion and help all pupils to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, providing vital PPA cover for class teachers, leading whole-class learning with confidence and enthusiasm. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, they will also assist with the complete planning cycle and management of classroom behaviour, fostering a calm, purposeful learning environment where every pupil feels supported. The role requires a proactive professional with exceptional interpersonal skills, who can use their own initiative to remove barriers to learning and respond effectively to the individual and diverse needs of pupils.
The position is on a part-time basis working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am to 12.00pm, and 1.00pm to 3.30pm.
At Horbury Primary Academy, we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves, both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org).
Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
Technology scheme via SmartTech*
Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
Cycle to Work Scheme*
Free annual flu jab
Free, on-site parking at every site
Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
For an informal discussion about this position please contact
[email protected] or call on 01924 921213.
Closing Date: Monday 22 June 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 22 June 2026
Application forms are available from Accordmat Vacancies
Completed application forms to be returned to
[email protected].
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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Closing date
22 June 2026, 9:00 AM
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