Teaching Assistant; Level 2​/Link Academy

Teaching Assistant (Level
2) / The Link Academy

Dudley Academies Trust,

The Link Academy are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team! This role offers the opportunity to support classroom activities, assist with lesson planning, and provide one-on-one support to learners.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with students of various learning abilities. If you're a proactive, adaptable individual who is looking for a role in education, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in making a positive impact on learners educational journeys.

The Link Academy is in Netherton, Dudley, and draws pupils from across central and eastern Dudley as well as neighbouring Sandwell. There are currently some 1,000 learners on roll and the academy recruits  principal, Emma Edwards-Morgan, is an ex‑pupil of the school and shares the Trust’s determination to restore the reputation for excellence that it once held.

The grades that learners achieve at GCSE have improved for four successive years, with a rise in the proportion of learners achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Mathematics from 23% to 41%. The progress that learners make while they are at school is now well above national average.

An Ofsted report in 2022 raised The Link Academy by two grades to be ‘Good’ across the board, a result only achieved by twelve other schools in the previous ten years.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most valuable asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive program of staff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff.

You will be joining The Link Academy at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley.

Closing date is Sunday 18th January 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 18th August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.

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