Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Ipswich Academy
Permanent contract
Leadership Pay Scales points L11 - L14 (National) £66,368 - £71,330 (Qualified)
Teacher Pay Scale 1 - 9 - £32,916 - £51,048 plus TLR2a, for a trainee SENCo
Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCo)into the team at Ipswich Academyfrom January 2027.
The Trust
When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.
We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.
If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
The Position
As described in the attached job description and person specification, you will be responsible for the management of all additional support given to pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities within the Academy. This will be a demanding, varied and highly challenging role that will provide an excellent career opportunity for an exceptional individual. The successful applicant will report directly to the Principal.
What you will offer
The successful applicant will have previous experience working as a SENCO. This will be a challenging role so you will need the drive and ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and a passion for SEN, and understand issues affecting pupils with additional needs and how to support them.
What we will offer
You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
- A strong commitment to professional development
- We strive to be a family friendly employer
- Employee counselling service
- Cycle to work scheme
If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Adam Wilding, Principal on 01473 550040or via email adam.wilding@paradigmtrust.org.
As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.
All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.
Closing date: 02 November 2026 09:00- Applications will be shortlisted upon receipt
Interview date: TBC
SENCo employer: Paradigm Trust
Paradigm Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the development of its staff within a supportive and collaborative environment. As a not-for-profit educational trust, it offers meaningful opportunities for growth in HR while contributing to the community by enhancing educational outcomes. Employees benefit from a strong ethos of integrity and excellence, with flexible working arrangements and the potential for permanent roles upon successful completion of apprenticeships.
