Special Educational Needs Coordinator

• Ipswich Academy

• Address: Braziers Wood Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0SP

• Salary: 66368 - 71330 per annum (32916 - 51048 per annum for trainees)

• Hours: Full Time

• Contracts: Permanent required from April 2026

• Reference: 8257

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) into the team at Ipswich Academy from April 2026.

About 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. You 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.

About the trust

When you join Paradigm youll be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. Its 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 youll 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 youll 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.

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

For more information

If you would like to discuss this opportunity this can be arranged by contacting Jacquelyn Macdonald-Fawcett Director of Excellence for children with learning differences by emailing j.

How to apply

Please submit your application online by visiting Paradigm Trusts recruitment website.

Closing date:12 January 2026.

Interview week: 19 January 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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 Trusts 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.