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SEU Teaching Assistant

Ipswich Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP

This job expired on 1 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Support Staff Pay Scales, grade 3, points 5 - 6; FTE £25,583 - £25,989; £22,102.95 - £22,453.72 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an SEU Teaching Assistant for pupils with severe learning difficulties at Ipswich Academy.

We are seeking teaching assistants to work within the mainstream and our specialist education unit, preferably with a SEND background, although this is not essential, as training will be delivered relevant to experience and the cohort of children.

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 the school offers its staff

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About Ipswich Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 981 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ipswich Academy website
• Email address: HR@paradigmtrust.org
• Phone number: 01473 320413
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ipswich-academy

"Good" co-educational Secondary school - ages 11-16

Arranging a visit to Ipswich Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@paradigmtrust.org.

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