Teaching Assistants

Horbury Primary Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5DW

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 4, £15,935 to £16,188 per annum (actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a natural motivator with a passion for encouraging and supporting children to be the very best they can be? If so, you will be interested in the Teaching Assistant opportunities that we have available at Horbury Primary Academy.

At Horbury Primary Academy, we are proud of our friendly, caring and inclusive community, where children are encouraged to learn, develop confidence and enjoy coming to school. We strive to provide a stimulating and purposeful environment in which every child can thrive.

The successful candidates will work closely with class teachers to support the delivery of a high-quality curriculum and help create a safe and engaging classroom environment. We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive individuals who are happy to use their initiative to meet the individual needs of our pupils and who value building positive relationships with children, colleagues and families across the school community.

These positions are available 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 admin@horburyprimary.accordmat.org 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.

What the school offers its staff

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

*restrictions apply

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

For any queries on how to apply for the position, please contact hr@accordmat.org 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 admin@horburyprimary.accordmat.org.

Closing Date: Friday 29 May 2026 at 12:00pm

Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 01 June 2026

Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/our-vacancies/

Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

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 all applications. 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 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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Horbury Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Horbury Primary Academy website
• Email address: hr@accordmat.org
• Phone number: 01924 921213
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horbury-primary-academy

Horbury Primary Academy is a mixed nursery, infant and junior academy, situated on the outskirts of Wakefield.

The academy has a broad, balanced and creative curriculum which aims to ensure that children are engaged in their learning and above all enjoy coming to school. It benefits from enthusiastic, caring and professional staff who work hard to ensure this happens.

Arranging a visit to Horbury Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@accordmat.org.

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