• Piper’s Vale Primary Academy

• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0EW

• Salary: £31,650 – £49,084 per annum (Unqualified Teacher pay scale £21,731 – £33,092 per annum) + SEN 1 allowance of £2,679 per annum.

• Hours: Full Time

• Contract: Permanent

• Reference: 7960

The Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint a SEN Class Teacher for our Specialist Education Units for pupils with complex learning difficulties. We are seeking to appoint a teacher for our EYFS/KS1 unit, preferably with a SEND background, although this is not essential as training will be provided relevant to experience and the cohort of children.

Many pupils have Autism Spectrum Disorder and others have a profile with a similar presentation. This is an amazing opportunity to have a real impact on the newly developing units and support moulding the direction of teaching and learning.

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.

The position

You will be key members of the team, carrying out the professional duties of a teacher whilst undertaking any duties and tasks under the reasonable direction of the senior leadership team:

• planning and delivering lessons to pupils, in particular those with severe learning disabilities

• 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.

Unqualified teacher applications with experience will also be considered.

What you will offer

You will not need to have previous experience working in a SEN provision, but must demonstrate a thorough understanding of SEN. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of effective strategies to meet the specific communication needs of pupils with significant SEND 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. You will have 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.

To find out more:

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.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 9am, 3 November 2025.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) 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 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.

Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of applicants.