Paradigm Trust • London E14 0PT

SEN Teacher

About this role

SEN Teacher, Culloden Primary Academy

Permanent Contract

Teaching Staff Pay Scales points 1 - 9 (Inner London) £40,317 - ££62,496

SEN 1 Allowance of £2,787 per annum

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated SEN Teacher to join the team at Culloden Primary Academy from September 2026.

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 applicant will be carrying out the professional duties of a teacher whilst undertaking any duties and tasks under the reasonable direction of the Principal and Assistant Principal, to include;

planning and delivering lessons to pupils with communication and interaction needs

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

What you will offer

The successful applicant will not need to have previous experience working in a SEN provision, but must demonstrate a thorough understanding of SEN. You will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent), 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

If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal, Tahreena Ward, regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting the school office on 020 7364 1010.

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.

Closing date

Monday, 08 June 2026 at 9:00

Interview date

Tuesday, 16 June 2026