Special Educational Coordinator

SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) – Suffolk Jobs Direct

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated SENCo into the team at Ipswich Academy from April 2026.

Salary: £66,368 – £71,330 per annum (£32,916 – £51,048 for trainees).

Hours:

Full Time.

Contract:

Permanent. Reference: 8257.

Location:

Brazier’s Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
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• Manage all additional support given to pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities within the Academy.
• Provide an excellent career opportunity, supporting a demanding, varied and highly challenging role that reports directly to the principal.

• Previous experience working as a SENCO.
• Drive, enthusiasm and passion for SEN; understanding of issues affecting pupils with additional needs and how to support them.
• Compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures; an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts.
• Due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).
• Strong commitment to professional development.
• Family‑friendly employer.
• Employee counselling service.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Please submit your application online by visiting Paradigm Trust’s recruitment website.

Jacquelyn Macdonald‑Fawcett, Director of Excellence for children with learning differences, email aquelyn.macdonald-fawcett.

• Start date:
  
  April 2026.
• Closing date: 12 January 2026.
• Interview week: 19 January 2026.