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 week
Grade -
United Learning Payscale – FTE £25,918 (actual salary £19,382)
Location -
Timbertree Academy, Valley Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7LT
Contract -
Permanent
Closing Date -
Thursday 15th October 2026 at 9am
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