Pipers Vale Primary Academy – Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0EW L1 - L4 (£49,781 - £53,602 pro rata) £29,868 - £32,161 pro rata (Qualified) 0.6 FTE Part Time Permanent Reference: 7163 Required from Easter 2025 Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint a Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to work at Piper’s Vale Primary Academy from Easter 2025. 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 will 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. You will report directly to the Academy 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 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 We strive to be a family friendly employer Employee counselling service Cycle2work scheme For more information Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) and the Application Guidance Notes (pdf). How to apply To apply, please complete you application by visiting our recruitment page (ce0492li.webitrent.com) Closing date: 9am, 21 April 2025. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.