Special Education Needs Coordinator

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS Pension

Professional development

Family friendly employer

Employee counselling service

Cycle to work

Job summary

Paradigm Trust is inviting applications for an inspirational SENCO at Ipswich Academy, commencing January 2027. The role involves managing all SEN/Disabilities support, reporting to the Principal and ensuring high standards of inclusive education.

The successful candidate should have SENCO experience, passion for supporting pupils with additional needs and a commitment to staff development within a supportive trust environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as SENCO in a school setting.
• Ability to lead SEN provision and work with pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all additional SEN/Disabilities support for pupils at Ipswich Academy.
• Report to the Principal on SEN provision and pupil progress.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, parents and external specialists.

Skills

SENCO experience

Job description

• Ipswich Academy
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
• Salary: L11 - 14 £66,368 - £71,330 per annum (Qualified), Teacher Pay Scale 1 - 9, £32,916 - £51,048 plus TLR2a per annum, for a trainee SENCo
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent, required to start January 2027
• Reference: 5605

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCo) into the team at Ipswich Academy from January 2027.

About 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

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

You 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.

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• a strong commitment to professional development
• a family friendly employer
• employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme

For more information

If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Adam Wilding, Principal by calling 01473 550040 or by emailing [e-mail].

Promoted as PJ (Platinum Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Closing date

9 am, 2 November 2026.

Applications will be shortlisted upon receipt

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.