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- Piper’s Vale Primary Academy
- Address: Raeburn Rd, Ipswich IP3 0EW
- Salary: £51,773 - £55,747 per annum (L1 – L4) A recruitment and retention allowance of up to 10% will be considered
- Hours: Full time
- Contract: Permanent
- Reference: 5466
Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) into the team at Piper’s Vale Primary Academy as soon as possible.
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.
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The position
As described in the 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. You will report directly to the Principal.
What you will offer
You will have 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
- a family-friendly employer
- employee counselling service
- cycle to work scheme
- relocation expenses (if qualifying criteria met).
For more information
If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Kimberly Morton, Principal on 01473 320413.
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As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.
How to apply
Please go to the school website https://pipersvaleacademy.paradigmtrust.org/news/vacancies/senco/ for more information and to complete an online application.
Closing date: 9am, 5 October 2026.
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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.
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