Learning Support Assistant – Timbertree Academy

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Location: Cradley Heath
Job Description:

Timbertree Academy is a one-form-entry primary school in Cradley, rated Outstanding in its Ofsted inspection in May 2025.

The school is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join its team from November, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-achieving and supportive environment.

The successful applicant will need to:

  • Have a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) together with GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
  • Have a working knowledge of the national curriculum to support and extend learning under the direction of the class teacher.
  • Have high standards and present as a positive role model for pupils.
  • Have a positive attitude and be able to work as part of a successful and supportive team.
  • Be able to show initiative when required.
  • Have experience of working with primary aged children to support their learning and well-being.
  • Liaise with parents/carers to build positive relationships.
  • Be willing to develop their own skills through participation in training opportunities.

Our safeguarding and day-to-day practice around keeping children safe, and working with families ensures that you will really feel that what you do on a daily basis is highly positive and makes a difference to children’s lives.

We are excited to be able to offer you:

  • A wonderful place to work with excellent, hardworking pupils with amazing learning behaviours and attitudes to working;
  • Hardworking, supportive and highly entertaining staff committed to achieving excellence for all;
  • 9 INSET days, 3 completely dedicated to planning and preparation;

Job descriptions and application packs are available from Mrs Hayley Wycherley, Business Manager – hayley.wycherley@timbertreeacademy.org.uk.

Tel No. 01384 567830

Timbertree Academy is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Hours –32.5 hours per weekGrade –United Learning Payscale – FTE £25,918 (actual salary £19,382) Location –Timbertree Academy, Valley Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7LTContract –PermanentClosing Date –Thursday 15th October 2026 at 9am

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Posted: October 5th, 2026