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Timbertree Academy
Timbertree Academy is a one-form-entry primary school in Cradley, rated Outstanding in its Ofsted inspection in May 2025.
About the Position
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.
Role Requirements
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.
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Benefits
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;
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Job Description and Application
Job descriptions and application packs are available from Mrs Hayley Wycherley, Business Manager – hayley.wycherley@timbertreeacademy.org.uk.
Tel No. 01384 567830
Additional Information
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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