SEN Teacher

• Woodbridge Road Academy
• Address:50 Russet Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0SP
• Salary:32916 - 51048 per annum for Teachers plus 2787 per annum (SEN 1 Allowance) or Unqualified Teacher salary if applicable
• Hours:Full Time
• Contract: Permanent Required from September 2026
• Reference: 8739

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teacher into the team at Woodbridge Road Academy.

Unqualified teacher applications with experience will also be considered.

• 32916 - 51048 per annum Teachers Pay in England Scale points 1 - 9.
• 25193 - 35259 per annum Unqualified Teachers Pay in England Scale points 2 - 6.

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.

The Position

The successful applicant will be carrying out the professional duties of a teacher whilst undertaking any duties and tasks under the reasonable direction of the Principal and Assistant Principal to include:

• Planning and delivering lessons to pupils with communication and interaction needs.
• Assessing and monitoring the specific needs of the pupils with SEN.
• Working as part of a team to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

What you will offer

The successful applicant will not need to have previous experience working in a SEN provision but must demonstrate a thorough understanding of SEN. You will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) be able to demonstrate knowledge of effective strategies to meet the specific communication needs of pupils with significant SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and must be able to plan lessons effectively for groups and all the pupils.

You will have:

• successful teaching experience across primary secondary or both.
• strong subject knowledge in your own subject and also the ability to teach across other subject areas.

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

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).

If you would like to have a conversation with Naomi Shenton Principal regarding this vacancy this can be arranged by contacting the school office by either calling or emailing

To find out more about us please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply please apply online via our Trusts website.

Closing date: 9.00 am 27 April 2026.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) 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.