Description Teaching Assistant Pipers Vale Primary Academy, Ipswich IP3 0EW £23,500 - £23,893 per annum (£20,303 - £20,642 pro rata) 37 hours per week, term time only (plus 5 days) Permanent Reference: 6640 Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint SEN Teaching Assistants for our Specialist Education Units for pupils with severe learning difficulties at Pipers Vale Primary Academy. We are seeking teaching assistants for both our EYFS/KS1 and KS2 units, preferably with a SEND background, although this is not essential as training will be delivered relevant to experience and the cohort of children. The Trust This is an exciting time to join Paradigm Trust. We are a not-for-profit, state-funded educational trust consisting of six schools based in Suffolk and London. Our vision is to develop and sustain great schools where we can make the biggest difference to pupils. We are strongly values-led (integrity, community, excellence) and work hard to be inclusive. We deliver high quality education and play a positive role in local and national education systems. The Trust is educationally strong - every Trust school that has been inspected has been judged to be good or better. We offer a well-developed and well-resourced, knowledge-based curriculum; have lots of experience of school-to-school support; operate effective teacher training programmes and provide strong operational support services to our schools. Paradigm also benefits from effective governance, backed by secure finances. If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. What you will offer We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required with the ability to work as part of a team. What we will offer You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 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 with Kimberly Morton, Principal at Pipers Vale Primary Academy, this can be arranged by contacting the school on 01473 320413. How to apply To apply for this vacancy please click the following link: SEU Teaching Assistant Closing date: 9am, 2 December 2024 Interview date: 11 December 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 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.