Organisations

Horbury Academy

Hours

Part Time, 18 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Wakefield Road, Horbury, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HE

Position type

Permanent

Salary

Grade 7, £13,358 to £14,713 per annum (actual salary)

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Horbury Academy

To Start January 2026

At Horbury Primary Academy we take great pride in educating children in a friendly, challenging, exciting and purposeful environment. We work with determination to help all children achieve their potential. We currently have a vacancy for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our support team.

The successful candidate will work as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, covering PPA of class teachers. This is a rewarding role where you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and management of the class. You will be required to have the ability to use your own initiative when responding to the needs of individual children, and excellent interpersonal skills. Previous experience of working as a HLTA within a primary setting is essential.

The position is on a part-time basis working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am to 12.00pm, and

1.00pm to 3.30pm.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office on 01924 263224 to arrange a visit.

Horbury Primary Academy strives 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 an Ofsted ‘good’ rated primary academy with great facilities and fantastic staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school.

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.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the Academy prior to applying. We also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package .

For an informal discussion about this position or to arrange a visit to the academy please do not hesitate

to contact the academy at hr@accordmat.org or call 01924 282748.

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

restrictions apply

For an informal discussion about this position please contact or call on 01924 921213.

Interviews are expected to be held: w/c 15 December 2025

Application forms are available from

Completed application forms to be returned to

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

Closing date

12 December 2025, 9:00 AM

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