Teaching Assistant

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.

The position is on a full-time basis, working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12.00pm and 1.15pm to 3.15pm.

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

*restrictions apply

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world-class education for all our young people within our community, and as such, we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high-quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff, we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

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.

For an informal discussion about the role or for any queries on how to apply, please contact hr@accordmat.org or call on 01924 921213.

Application forms are available from our vacancies website. 

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

Closing Date: 9.00am on Monday 6 July 2026.

Interviews are likely to be held during week commencing 6 July 2026.

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.