🚸 The New Normal in SEN Classrooms
Across London and the UK, schools are reporting record demand for SEN support — especially in ASD, SEMH, and complex needs provisions.
EHCPs are rising. Behavioural incidents are increasing. Budgets are tightening. And still, schools are expected to deliver inclusive, differentiated learning daily.
It’s no surprise that recruitment is the bottleneck.
🎯 What We’re Seeing on the Ground
At Senovo, we’ve placed hundreds of SEN specialists into roles ranging from:
1:1 Teaching Assistants for non-verbal pupils with autism
SEMH behaviour mentors in secondary PRUs
Cover staff trained in trauma-informed practice
SEN Teachers in SLD/PMLD settings
👉 And this September, the demand hasn’t slowed down — it’s increased.
📉 Why Mainstream Agencies Are Struggling
Most schools still rely on large generalist agencies that:
Don’t understand SEN
Can’t match the right staff to the right provision
Waste time with under-vetted CVs
That’s where specialist recruitment matters.
đź’› What Makes a Great SEN Recruiter?
At Senovo, we focus on:
âś… Vetting staff specifically for ASD, SEMH, MLD, and SLD
âś… Matching candidates by borough, not just postcode
✅ Prioritising consistency and reliability — not just availability
âś… Helping schools avoid 3-week gaps with same-day turnaround
📢 What Can You Do?
If you’re a school leader, SENCo or cover manager — you need:
✔️ A consistent pool of SEN-trained temps
✔️ Access to urgent shortlisting (especially when EHCPs change mid-term)
✔️ Clear safeguarding, fast referencing, and adaptable staff
That’s exactly what we provide.
🚀 Ready to Secure Staff?
Browse our current HOT JOBS here:
👉 https://senovo.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers
Or register a vacancy in 30 seconds:
👉 https://www.senovo.uk/client-services
👩‍🏫 And if you’re a TA or Teacher looking for a new role…
👩‍🏫 And if you’re a TA or Teacher looking for a new role…
✍️ Final Note
The recruitment landscape has changed. SEN is no longer a bolt-on — it’s a priority.
At Senovo, it’s all we do.
Let’s get the right people into the right settings — faster.
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How to Handle Challenging Behaviour as an SEN Teaching Assistant (Without Losing Control)
Working in SEN means no two days are the same — and neither are the behaviours you’ll encounter.
Whether it’s refusal to follow instructions, verbal outbursts, or emotional dysregulation, one thing’s for sure: your response matters more than the behaviour itself.
Here’s how experienced SEN TAs handle challenging behaviour — without shouting, panicking, or escalating the situation further.
