SEN Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 11 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 November 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cdfe4e3e-842d-47aa-adc2-7e01777992d6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
The successful applicants 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 the school offers its staff
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
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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
The successful applicants 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 the school offers its staff
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
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.