Are you passionate about supporting young people in their learning journey? The Link academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. You will work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality learning support, help students reach their full potential, and contribute to an inclusive, engaging classroom environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, compassionate, and confident working with pupils aged 11–16. If you are ready to make a difference every day and grow in a dynamic school community, we would love to hear from you. 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 at capacity. The 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 value 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 10th August 2025. 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.