Teaching Assistant

1 week ago

Ipswich, United Kingdom Ipswich Academy Full time

**Address**: Ipswich Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0EW
- **Salary**: £24,790 - £25,183 pro (£21,417 - £21,757 per annum)
- **Hours**: Full Time
- **Contract**:Permanent. Required from January 2026
- **Reference**:7697

**Paradigm Trust**is looking to appoint **Teaching Assistants** into our new Special Education Unit at Ipswich Academy from January 2026.

**The Trust**

When you join Paradigm, you will 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 will 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**

We are seeking teaching assistants, preferably with a SEND background, to work with students in the school’s special education unit, although this is not essential as training will be delivered relevant to experience and the cohort of children.

You will work with individual pupils and groups of pupils, under the direction of a teacher/line manager, introducing tasks, monitoring pupils’ work and using a range of strategies to support their learning.

You will have the ability to draw on your specialist skills and knowledge to respond effectively to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

**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.

You will have a willingness and desire to learn and to gain knowledge and develop skills to improve your work performance.

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
- Cycle2work scheme

**How to apply**

To find out more, please **visit our website (Paradigm Trust)**

**Closing date: 9am, 8 September 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.

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