SEN Teachers are enablers, working to enable learning for children and young adults who have special educational needs. These may be individuals with physical disabilities, mental illnesses, sensory impairment, behavioural difficulties or learning disabilities (both long and short term).
As with most teachers in the UK, SEN teachers are required to achieve QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) before employment. There are a number of routes by which this can be done, including taking the Initial Teacher Training (ITT), however all routes must start with a degree or equivalent qualification.
Identifying and working to individual needs should run through the core of a SEN teachers work. While some aspects of work may be standard teaching practice, still others are specialised to this particular arena. For example, all teachers, including SEN staff are expected to mark and assess work, prepare lessons and resources, and stay up to date on administration. However a SEN teacher may teach Braille to pupils with a sensory impairment, assist with personal care and medical needs for severely disabled pupils, and deliver behavioural management.
Recruitment agencies may place a SEN teacher where they feel they would be most comfortable and most useful, so previous experience is a good pointer for them.
Salaries range from around £14,500 p.a. to £37,500 p.a. with the average being around £28,500.
School House Recruitment is a Supply Teaching agency focused on the appointment of Teachers, Classroom Assistants, and School Office Staff. They are a recognised CCS Framework supplier, member of the REC, and have been awarded the REC Gold Standard in Education Recruitment. They also strictly follow the Ofsted guidelines and safeguarding protocols. They have offices in Teesside and Sheffield, which cater to the North East and South Yorkshire areas.
Stockton Business Centre, 70-74 Brunswick Street, Stockton-on-tees, Cleveland, TS18 1DW
Principal Resourcing is a specialist agency for primary and secondary institutions in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. With their eight UK offices (Hull, Leeds, Bradford, York, Scarborough, Doncaster, Grimsby, and Lincoln) they seek employment opportunities for candidates and provide clients with Teaching, Non-Teaching, and Support Staff.
Malik House, Oakwood Court, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 8JY
3D Recruit is an independently-owned recruitment consultancy that supplies fully verified candidates to clients within the Social Work and Education industries across the UK. The firm was founded in 2000 by Ben Arnold and James Brown, and they offer locum and permanent jobs. They are accredited by APSCo and IIP and some of the candidates they source includes Social Workers, College Tutors, SENCOs, Education Advisors, and Primary School Teachers.
Regent House Mitre Way, Station Approach, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0BQ
ABC Teachers deal solely with employers in the Education sector. They offer their services for permanent and temporary positions across the East and West Midlands. Established in 2005, they have been awarded the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) gold standard in Education recruitment.
St Chads House, Cross Keys, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6DN
Academics deliver permanent, long term, and support staff recruitment for the Education industry - covering primary schools, secondary schools, nurseries, specialist schools, and other education establishments. They were established in 2002 and has an REC Audited Education Gold Standard Accreditation. From their nine offices across the UK, and one in Australia, they recruit across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland for work in UK schools.
5 Amersham House, Mill Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DT
Vision for Education operates in the UK Education sector. Conceived in 2008, they provide teachers and support staff for emergency, short-term, long-term and permanent positions. From their main office in Sheffield city centre, and 13 branches nationwide, they recruit for roles such as Primary Teacher, SEND Teaching Assistant, Supply Teacher, Family Skills Tutor, and Graduate Cover Supervisor. They also offer free CPD training courses.
Spectrum, Bond St, Bristol, Avon, BS1 3LG
Active Recruitment supplies Teachers and Support Staff across London and the Home Counties. They cover Primary, Secondary and Special Needs Schools. They recruit for roles such as English Teacher, Music Teacher, Sociology Teacher, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, and more. They are members of the REC and are headquartered in Loughton.
1 Caxton House, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4PE
Based in East London, Qualiteach is an Education recruitment consultancy founded in 2015. The company provides leadership personnel, teachers and support staff to primary, secondary and SEN schools in London and surrounding counties. They recruit for positions like Year 8 ASD Teacher, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Teaching Assistant, English Teacher, and more.
Castleton Mills\r\nCastleton Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2DS
Affinity Education is an Education speciality agency. They primarily supply talent to secondary schools in Wales including Secondary Teachers, Additional Learning Needs Teachers, ALN Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, Further Education Teachers, Science Technicians, Exam Invigilators, and NQTs. They have been in operation since 2008.
Windsor Lofts, Ground Floor Offices, Windsor Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF62 7BE
Schools Mutual Services assigns candidates to an array of permanent assignments in the Education sector across the UK. They are an accredited member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies, and Education Mutual, and they place staff in a broad range of positions at all levels, such as Cover Supervisor, Primary & Secondary Teacher, and Teaching Assistant. They offer their expertise to an extensive client group.
St Leonard's Catholic School, North End, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4NG
Apex Education Training specialises in connecting local schools with talented Special Needs Education professionals. They also cover HR & Recruitment staffing needs. They run training courses for their candidates to ensure quality. They are also members of the REC. Their head office is located in Kent, while they have another branch in Rainham.
The Nucleus, Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5GA
Apple A Day Supply places Teachers and Teaching Assistants to local schools on a permanent, temporary, and daily basis. They operate within Wiltshire, Bath, Somerset, and beyond. They also offer a wide range of training to their candidates such as their NQT Support Programme and personalised CPDs. Apple A Day Supply is APSCo Compliance+ accredited.
21a Paxcroft Farm, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6JB
Based in Birmingham, Flourish Education Ltd provides Teachers and Non-Teaching Education staff to schools, children's centres, colleges, and nurseries. The agency covers the West Midlands, including Coventry, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Telford and Wrekin. The company was established in 2010.
1102 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2RE
Dunbar Education is a recruitment company that provides teachers and other support staff to the Education sector throughout the UK. Whether it's for early years, primary, secondary, tutoring, or SEND education, the agency delivers excellent services for all. They provide day2day, short term, long term, and permanent staff to schools. The company was established in 2016 and recruits across the South, the Midlands, London and the Home Counties.
Fourth Floor - Exchange House, 494 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2EA
Blackboard Recruitment Ltd has experience in delivering staff for various Teaching positions across Derbyshire, East Midlands, Staffordshire, and West Midlands. Since its establishment in 2001, they have been hiring professionals for a broad range of local schools.
14 Short Lane, Barton Under Needwood, Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8LA
Breakthrough in Education is a local expert that delivers qualified professionals in the Education sector across the Cambridge, Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk areas. They are a corporate member of the REC and make hires on a permanent and temporary basis. The majority of clients they work for include Alternative Provision, Home Tuition Services, Hospital Schools, and Special Needs Schools.
Manchester House, 113 Northgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HP
Salford Supply Desk primarily handles Teaching vacancies within Salford and Bury, for all types of schools, roles, and age ranges. They also provide SEN cover for various behavioural, emotional, and social development needs. Their recruitment process involves a registration meeting and thorough DBS, reference, and vetting checks. Salford Supply Desk is an REC Audited Education member.
The Innovation Forum, Frederick Roa, Salford, Lancashire, M6 6FP
Grosvenor Consulting works with international schools and education technology institutions in delivering Education recruitment solutions. They recruit for various roles including Consultants, Head Teachers, Data Managers, Bursars and Directors. While they are mainly based in London, they have also built networks overseas, specifically in the Middle East, China and Malaysia.
Unit 511, Highgate Studios, 53 - 79 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London, NW5 1TL
Established in 2006, Reeson Education works with primary, secondary and special schools in every borough of Greater London, together with local authorities and pupil referral units. They hold an extensive database of professionals across the capital, including Graduate Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, Exams Officers, Data Managers, Primary School Teachers, Supply Teachers, and more.
26-28, Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, London, W6 7HA
Responsible Reliable Recruitment is an education management business based in Bolton, England that specialises in the recruitment of Teachers for schools globally. The company also hires Teachers from overseas.
Lewis House, Great Chesterford Court, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB10 1PF
Class Cover caters exclusively to the Education sector. They provide primary, secondary and SEN teachers, NQTs, TAs and tutors to schools and learning environments across East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, and Berkshire. They operate from their head office in Pulborough, West Sussex and handle day-to-day, short and long term assignments.
1 Swan Court, Station Road, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1RL
Classroom is a specialist provider of Qualified Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Nursery Nurses, Tutors, Administrators, Caretakers and School Business Managers to schools, local authorities and education providers throughout London and the Home Counties. The agency is based in South Woodford, London.
90-92 George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1JJ
Coba Education provides Teachers on a short-term, long-term, permanent or temporary basis to primary, secondary and SEN schools across the UK. From their offices in Northampton and Bradford.
12 Brookfield, Duncan Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6WL
LTS Group is a recruitment specialist focusing on the SEND Education sector. They have over 25 years of industry experience, supporting children with special needs including ASD, SEMH, PMLD, complex needs and school refusers. Aside from their recruitment services, they also offer one-to-one tutoring. They have successfully placed 2,000 candidates since their establishment in 2008 and they offer permanent and temporary staffing solutions.
Nicon House, 45 Silver Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3EF
Strategy Education is a niche agency that specialises in the recruitment of Early Career Teachers and QTS Teachers. They also handle all types of vacancies for primary, secondary, special needs, and FE schools, such as Teaching Assistants, Lecturers, Instructors, Cover Supervisors, Exam Invigilators, and Office & Secretarial staff. Founded in 2008, they have two offices in Essex.
Fullbridge Mill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE
Established in 2011, Teacherhorizons is based in London that specialises in recruiting for the Education Sector. The agency has partnerships with international schools, such as YCIS, English Schools Foundation, and United World Colleges, and connects educators with the best teaching opportunities abroad.
84 Solon Rd, Brixton, London, SW2 5UY
Teaching Personnel is a staffing company that specialises in the Education industry. Since 1996, the agency has supplied thousands of Teachers, Tutors, and Support staff to academies, and primary, secondary, and special schools all over the UK. Some job positions that the company recruits for include Youth Worker, Sports Specialist TA, Support Workers, Supply SEN Teaching Assistants, and more.
24 Southwark Bridge Road, London Bridge, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9HF
The Education Specialists specialises in the selection of suitable candidates for the Education sector across the North West. Established in 2002, the agency works with different Educational institutions to recruit for temporary, contract, and permanent roles such as Tutors and Supervisors. The agency is REC-accredited and is based in Liverpool.
1 Paramount Business Park, Wilson Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6AW
I-Teachers is a consultancy that works for various clients in the UK's Education sector. They often hire professionals to fill permanent and contract vacancies for roles, including Primary and Secondary Teachers, Graduate Teaching Assistants, Special Education Needs, Support Staff, and Trainee Teachers. The agency also places staff for Unqualified Teaching positions. They were founded in 2016.
15 Bloom Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 3HZ
Vibe Teacher Recruitment supplies Teaching professionals to educational institutions across London. With an office in Hammersmith, they source Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Nursery Nurses and Cover Supervisors in Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Special Educational Needs. Since they began in 2001, they have maintained a record of having 70% of customers coming from referrals. In 2019 they received a Great Places to Work Best Workplace award.
The Curtis Building, 26 Paddenswick Road, London, Hammersmith, London, W6 0UB
Impact Teachers delivers staff to a broad range of Educational institutions in the UK and overseas. With teams based in London, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, they hire candidates for long-term and short-term positions such as Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Cover Supervisor, Invigilator, Instructor, School Staff, and Nursery. Impact Teachers typically supplies teaching staff to Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form Colleges.
1-13 Falcon Road, Battersea, London, SW11 2PL
Key Stage Teacher Supply was established in 2000 and supplies staff to the Education industry across the North and the Midlands. The agency is part of Operam Education Group and they provide a 7-day on-call service.
24 St Georges Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2AA
LSC Education Ltd is a trusted international recruitment specialist with a focus on the Education sector. Based in London, the entity offers Education Research, Executive Search & Selection, and Marketing Expertise services. They are members of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals and Council of British International Schools. LSC Education delivers various courses, such as the Coaching Leader.
3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
Link3 Recruitment is a recruitment company that supplies Education job seekers to employers across the East Midlands. Operating for over 15 years, they also provide CPD training and were awarded as the Start-up Business of the Year by the Nottingham Post Business Awards. They have previously recruited staff such as Behaviour Mentors, School Administrators, Biology Teachers, Unqualified Teachers, PE Teachers, History Teachers, and more.
8 Pavilion, Office 2-4, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5FG
M2 Education is a staffing consultancy that provides Teaching professionals in the Education sector. They provide opportunities to candidates by recruiting them for roles such as Supply Teacher, Cover Supervisor, Tutor, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Nurse and Support Staff. The agency covers the North of England and they partnered with 2Resolve for training staff and schools. They are a CCS framework approved supplier and APSCo accredited.
2 Tustin Court, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2YQ
Worldwide Education and Care caters mainly to the Education and Care sectors. Located in Langley, Berkshire, the agency provides short-term, long-term and permanent teaching staff, nursery staff, healthcare assistants and support workers to schools, nurseries and care settings throughout London and the Home Counties. They also offer CPD courses to candidates.
Unit 4 Waterside Drive, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 6EZ
Willis Property & Education Ltd is a niche recruitment agency that specialises in placing Teaching staff and Educational professionals to the different schools in the UK. The agency recruits for Cover Supervisors, Qualified Teachers, and other Teaching staff.
36 Southernhay, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1ET
Key Education Services is an independent teaching firm that specialises in the provision of professional staffing solutions in the Education sector. They offer their services to multiple locations, such as Norfolk and Suffolk, and they are also accredited by the REC and a named supplier on the CCS Framework. Established in April 2006, they recruit for jobs such as ICT Teacher, DT & Food Technician, Biology Teacher, and Art Teacher.
The EpiCentre Enterprise Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7AA
Hunter Education is a bespoke private Education recruitment agency with a focus on Further Education, Higher Education and Commercial Training. They also source Lecturers, Assessors, Verifiers and Management Personnel for practical fields like Beauty Therapy, Carpentry, Fabrication & Welding, Hospitality and IT. Since they commenced work in 2013, they have been completing permanent and temporary mandates with the help of their team in Manchester.
Hyphen, 75 Mosley Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 3HR
Parker Smith Inclusion is a company that specialises in providing SEND recruitment solutions. They have a library of SEND resources and training courses. The staff they recruit for include Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, SEN Teachers, SENCOs, Qualified Therapists, Outreach Staff, and Sports Coaches. The key areas they cover are Mental Health, Therapies, Tutors, and Interventions.
5 Rayleigh Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1AB
Hummingbird Home Staff specialises in the placement of Nannies & Housekeepers in London, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and surrounding areas. They also provide Senior Support, Nursery Staff, and Deep Cleaning services. Hummingbird usually does a home visit with a detailed brief, meeting and vetting candidates, referencing and DBS checking. They have more than 25 years of industry experience.
3 Larch Dene, Farnborough Park, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8PL
Balfor Recruitment offers temporary, part-time, and permanent staffing support for the Education, Healthcare, and Technology sectors across England. They have been placing trained and qualified candidates for over 24 years from their branches in Birmingham, London and Manchester. Balfor Recruitment is a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2JB
Peters Dean Care Ltd helps satisfy recruitment needs in Social Care and Education, administering Care and Education Support to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Schools, and hiring for permanent and temporary roles in Children and Adult Services and Senior Management. With an office in Shrewsbury, they mainly cover Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex.
18 - 20 South Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, BN14 7LH
Supernova Resourcing provides permanent and temporary recruitment solutions in Social Care and Education, supporting appointments in the West Midlands, Shropshire, Staffordshire and the North West through locations in Birmingham and Shropshire. They have been connecting talent like Qualified Social Workers and Qualified Teachers with local authorities, private organisations, charities, special educational needs institutions and more since 2013.
The Colmore Building 20 Colmore Circus, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AT
ASEND, a national provider of employment opportunities, deals exclusively with the Child Care and Education sectors. They are Cyber Essentials Certified and have been placing candidates for various positions since its foundation in 2011, such as Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, and Specialist Teachers. The company also delivers consultancy and training services to clients in local authorities.
49 The Mall, Southgate, London, N14 6LR
Total Assist Group specialises in providing permanent and temporary staff to various clients in a broad range of industries. For over 23 years, they have been covering the following markets nationwide: Allied Health/Health Science, Education, Medical, Nursing, Personnel, and Social Care. The recruitment agency is an accredited member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and a winner at the Investors in People Awards.
Blackburn House, 22-26 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ
Continental Recruit specialises in short-term, long-term and permanent placements within the Finance, Banking, Legal, HR, Admin, Real Estate and Education sectors. They have been supplying candidates for various roles at all levels to clients and candidates around the globe since 2021. They operate from their office in Canary Wharf.
Ensign House, Admirals Way, Poplar, London, E14 9XQ
A national and multi-sector recruitment agency, Talentia Group assigns staff to the following industries: Compliance, Construction, Education, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Technology, and Warehousing. They have been filling permanent, temporary, and contract roles for over two years. The group operates along with its six networks, including Dovetail & Slate, Formulate Associates, Innotech Partners, Pivotal, Prince Resourcing, and Workin People.
First Floor, Braebourne House, Bristol, Avon, BS32 4QL
Prize Placements is a Wimbledon-based independent company that serves the Administration, Education, and Industrial sectors. They cover the South West London and Surrey areas. The company has previously recruited for roles such as Central Back Office Auditor, Maths & English Teacher - SEND, Internal Sales Support, School Testing Operatives, School Administrator, Warehouse Team Leader, and 3.5T Van Driver.
Suite 301 The Courtyard 7 Francis Grove, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DW
Anchor Conzult supplies staff to a wide range of sectors including Administration, Accounting & Finance, Education, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, and IT & Telecoms. Among the roles they cover are Handyman, Cook, Factory Staff, Chef, Security Guard, Care Worker, and a whole lot more. They provide their pool of talents with coaching, training and mentoring. Anchor Conzult are members of the REC and are CIS approved.
The Arc, 420 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP
Archers Recruitment handles a wide range of roles within the Industrial, Commercial, Engineering, and Education sectors. Based in Swindon, they recruit for jobs such as Warehouse Administrator, Forklift Driver, Data Entry, Production Team Leader, and Customer Service Associate. Their candidates undergo a number of skills test to ensure proficiency. They are also members of the REC and FSB.
Integer Park North Cricklade, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6HA
RT Group, established in 2008, is a specialist recruitment company covering Social Care, Education, and Occupational Health across the UK and internationally. They recruit professionals for entry-level to director roles, providing staff for children's and adult's social work, teaching, support, leadership, and occupational health sectors.
Stag House, Old London Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7LA
DegreeSix Recruitment delivers recruitment services in Social Care and Special Educational Needs and Disability, focusing on Behaviour, Mental Health and Disabilities. With an office in Leicester, they find Support Workers, Teachers and Childcare Practitioners for permanent, temporary and contract jobs. They were formed in 2014 and have built a customer portfolio that includes Cambian and the National Autistic Society.
Floor 3, Mercury Place, St Georges Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1QG
Class People satisfies schools and other educational settings with Supply Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Tutors, Early Years Practitioners and SEN staff. The agency is a recipient of numerous accolades such as Recruiter Awards - Best Temporary Recruitment Agency 2018 Winner. Founded in 2003 by a former supply teacher, they have 17 employees and 8 locations (Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Avon, Worcestershire, Devon, Dorset and Hampshire)
DeskLodge House 2 Redcliffe Way, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6NL
Recruit Mint Education is a specialist Education staffing company in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, founded in 2017. The agency provides a local service to schools and teachers, and supplies temporary and permanent education professionals for nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and special educational needs settings.
17 Church Walk, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2TP
Run by a teaching professional, Apollo Teaching Services started recruiting in 2006. They handle short term through to long term supply roles such as Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, Exam Invigilators, and Lunchtime Supervisors. They safeguard pupils by carrying out thorough verifications and compliance checks. They are also holders of the REC Audited Education accreditation and are Disability Confident committed.
Apollo Business Village, Heol Persondy, Aberkenfig, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF32 9RF
ACR Recruitment & Training is an agency specialising in several sectors including Childcare, Education and Engineering. We work on permanent and temporary assignments such as Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, and more. Based in Coventry, with branches in Birmingham, Northampton and Oxford.
2 The Quadrant, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2EL
The Education Network is a provider of teaching and non-teaching staff to primary and secondary schools, nurseries, colleges, and SEND institutions nationwide. The agency started its operations in 1993 and currently has 11 offices in Birmingham, Durham, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, and Warrington. Examples of permanent and temporary roles they recruit for include KS2 Teacher, Examinations Officer, Behaviour Mentor and School Caretaker.
Mersey House, Mandale Business Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1TH