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Organisation
Schools
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Directorate
Primary Schools
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Service Area
Horbury Primary Academy
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Hours
27.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only
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Number of Jobs
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Location(s)
Horbury Primary Academy
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
Grade 4
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Salary
£15,935 to £16,188 per annum (actual salary)
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Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Horbury Primary Academy
To Start As Soon As Possible
At Horbury Primary Academy, we believe that energetic, proactive individuals are the backbone of a successful classroom. If you have a natural ability to connect with young learners and bring positive energy into a room, we have the perfect Teaching Assistant opportunity for you.
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive team. Working collaboratively with our class teachers, you will play a vital part in delivering a high-quality curriculum, managing classroom behaviour, and creating a safe, stimulating space where every child can thrive. In this role, you will be an active member of our school community, building positive and lasting relationships with children, colleagues, and families alike. The successful candidate will be based in Reception.
We strive to provide a stimulating and purposeful environment, where children are encouraged to learn, develop confidence and enjoy coming to school.
The position is on a full-time basis, working Monday to Friday 8.30am – 12.00pm and 1.15pm to 3.15pm.
Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please contact the school office on 01924 263224 or email at
[email protected] to arrange a visit.
Horbury Primary Academy is committed to creating a learning environment where our pupils are happy, motivated and encouraged to challenge themselves both academically and through a wide range of enriching extra-curricular opportunities. Our success is built on strong, traditional values, nurtured within a warm, friendly and supportive community.
With excellent facilities and a dedicated, passionate staff team, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious academy that places children at the heart of everything it does. We offer a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and supported to succeed.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. 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 any queries on how to apply for the position, please contact
[email protected] or call on 01924 921213. For an informal discussion around the role, please contact Horbury Primary Academy Admin Team on 01924 263224 or email at
[email protected].
Closing Date: Monday 06 July 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 06 July 2026.
Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/our-vacancies/
Completed application forms to be returned to
[email protected].
Applications are open to new candidates only; applicants from the previous interview round will not be considered at this time.
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
06 July 2026, 9:00 AM
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