Teaching Assistant with Responsibility for Behaviour
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9BN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ea80ca57-d3a0-487d-a942-e1e133483c60 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you ready to make a real difference to the lives of young people with SEMH needs?
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join an amazing team of enthusiastic professionals in our specialist all-through free school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. At Bowman Academy we provide a tailored curriculum designed to prepare pupils for life after school and become Ambitious, Respectful, Curious, Happy, Empowered & Resilient
We require a motivated and resilient teaching assistant who is highly ambitious and will ‘go above and beyond’ to ensure the children make outstanding progress.
The school officially opened inAugust 2024 and is part of the Community Inclusive Trust, a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
Applications are welcome from teachers at all stages of their careers, including those new to the profession and those aiming for future career opportunities.
As a Teaching Assistant at Bowman Academy, you will:
• Support pupils with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom
• Build strong, trusting relationships using a calm, consistent and empathetic approach
• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver a tailored curriculum
• Assist in developing pupils’ social and emotional skills
• Support de-escalation, behaviour regulation and restorative approaches
• Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive school environment
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
We are looking for someone who is:
• Patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills
• Adaptable and proactive in a dynamic environment
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
Training will be provided for the successful candidates.
What the school offers its staff
The benefits we can offer:
• An outstanding induction process
• A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
• A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
• An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community
• An innovative, forward thinking leadership team
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent)
• Bike2Work Scheme
Further details about the role
For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Kelly Atilkan on 01509 363063 email: enquiries@bowman-cit.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 8am Monday 1st December 2025
Interviews will take place: Week commencing 1st December 2025
CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.
Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Are you ready to make a real difference to the lives of young people with SEMH needs?
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join an amazing team of enthusiastic professionals in our specialist all-through free school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. At Bowman Academy we provide a tailored curriculum designed to prepare pupils for life after school and become Ambitious, Respectful, Curious, Happy, Empowered & Resilient
We require a motivated and resilient teaching assistant who is highly ambitious and will ‘go above and beyond’ to ensure the children make outstanding progress.
The school officially opened inAugust 2024 and is part of the Community Inclusive Trust, a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
Applications are welcome from teachers at all stages of their careers, including those new to the profession and those aiming for future career opportunities.
As a Teaching Assistant at Bowman Academy, you will:
• Support pupils with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom
• Build strong, trusting relationships using a calm, consistent and empathetic approach
• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver a tailored curriculum
• Assist in developing pupils’ social and emotional skills
• Support de-escalation, behaviour regulation and restorative approaches
• Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive school environment
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
We are looking for someone who is:
• Patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills
• Adaptable and proactive in a dynamic environment
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
Training will be provided for the successful candidates.
What the school offers its staff
The benefits we can offer:
• An outstanding induction process
• A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
• A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
• An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community
• An innovative, forward thinking leadership team
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent)
• Bike2Work Scheme
Further details about the role
For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Kelly Atilkan on 01509 363063 email: enquiries@bowman-cit.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 8am Monday 1st December 2025
Interviews will take place: Week commencing 1st December 2025
CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.
Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.