Teaching Assistant (L3) / The Link Academy

Voyage Education Partnership; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,019 - 21,338; Full time

Job summary

The Link Academy in Dudley is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our supportive secondary education team. The role involves assisting pupils across KS3 and KS4, supporting learning and pastoral care within a 39-week year.

This permanent, part-time position offers 32.5 hours per week on the NJC pay scale, with a salary range shown in the posting. The successful candidate will help create a calm, inclusive environment and contribute to students' progress and wellbeing.

Job description

Teaching Assistant (L3) / The Link Academy (The Link Academy)

Location: The Link Academy, DY2 0PB, UK

Salary: Grade 5 / 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year/ £20,019.70 - £21,338.27 (2026 NJC Pay Award Pending)

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary;

Job Roles: Teaching Assistant;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Key Stagess: Ks3, Ks4;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 9th August 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 17th August 2026 (Subject to change)

Expected Working Start Date: TBC

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

The Link Academy was praised by Ofsted in May 2026 as an “ambitious and inclusive school” where “pupils flourish.” Inspectors highlighted the academy’s calm, respectful and supportive environment, noting that pupils feel safe, demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning and benefit from strong pastoral care. The school achieved Strong judgements in attendance and behaviour, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing, with achievement, curriculum and teaching meeting the Expected standard. Achieving four Strong judgements under Ofsted’s new inspection framework is a significant accomplishment and places the academy among a small number of schools in the region to achieve such recognition.

\"2025 also saw our best % of Grade 4’s in Maths, leading to 57% of Year 11 learners leaving our Academy with a pass grade in BOTH Maths and English! The Class of 2026 are now on track to get our best English and Maths results at Grade 5+, really highlighting the continued drive to change lives of our local young people\" -Mrs Edwards-Morgan.

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 9th August 2026 - we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 17th August 2026.

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.

Job Description

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Dudley Academies Trust is fully committed to prioritising emotional health and wellbeing for all employees. We support our employees to make positive choices for their own wellbeing and encourage an open and understanding culture across and between all roles in the Trust. Our Employee Assistance programme offers 24/7, free legal, financial and counselling provision to all staff. Please see the attached wellbeing charter for further information.