In a time when education faces rapid change and rising pressure, one truth stands firm:
Every child with special educational needs deserves the right support to thrive.
At Senovo UK, we speak to schools and educators across the country every day. One thing we keep hearing in 2025?
“We need the right people, but they’re harder than ever to find.”
Recent research shows that over 60% of UK schools report difficulties recruiting SEN staff — especially teaching assistants, 1:1 support workers, and specialist teachers.
Budget constraints, burnout, and a growing demand for personalised support are stretching schools thin.
And yet, the need has never been greater.
Children with autism, ADHD, sensory challenges, or trauma backgrounds rely on consistent, skilled adults to help them access learning — and simply feel safe.
We've seen first-hand that the difference between a struggling pupil and a thriving one often comes down to the presence of:
A patient TA who learns their sensory triggers
A SEN teacher who understands that learning isn’t always linear
A support worker who shows up, every single day, with compassion and calm
These are the people who sit beside, not in front of, a child.
They’re the unsung heroes in every inclusive classroom.
We’re not just a recruitment agency — we’re advocates for the value of SEN support.
When we help schools hire, we’re thinking beyond CVs. We look for:
Empathy
Consistency
A quiet strength that says “You matter.”
In 2025, we’re doubling down on our efforts to help more schools find the right support staff — not just quickly, but thoughtfully.
Because recruitment isn’t about filling gaps. It’s about building trust, and giving children the stability they need to grow.
Faster placements for urgent TA needs
Specialist SEN recruitment only — we don’t spread ourselves thin
Nationwide talent pool with verified, DBS-checked candidates
Ongoing support — we check in after every placement
We know you’re balancing more than ever.
If you're looking for SEN staff who truly fit your school’s ethos — we’re here to help.
Let’s take care of the people who take care of your pupils.
👉 Contact us today to discuss your staffing needs.
Or learn more about our client services.
In a world full of noise, a calm, consistent adult can be the loudest form of support a child ever receives.
Let’s find more of those adults — together.
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Senovo | Specialist SEN Recruitment
Helping schools build teams that care.
