Providing high-quality Special Educational Needs (SEN) support is crucial for ensuring that children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) receive the education they deserve. At Uniform Education, we specialise in recruiting dedicated professionals who are committed to supporting SEN schools across London and the Home Counties.

Understanding SEN Support in Schools

Every child deserves access to an education that meets their individual needs. Schools provide SEN support to ensure that children with learning difficulties, disabilities, or additional needs receive the right assistance to thrive. According to Gov.uk, SEN support includes:

• Special learning programmes tailored to individual needs

• Additional classroom support from teachers or teaching assistants

• Small group work to enhance focus and understanding

• Assistance with communication and social interaction

• Adaptations to support personal care, mobility, and accessibility

For children under five, SEN support can include early progress checks, health visitor assessments, and reasonable adjustments such as tactile signage and specialist equipment. Nurseries, playgroups, and childminders follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a structured approach to supporting young learners with SEND.

Recruiting SEN Professionals to Bridge the Gap

One of the most significant challenges in the SEN sector is ensuring that schools have the right professionals to provide personalised and effective support. At Uniform Education, we work with:

• SEN Learning Support Assistants (SEN LSAs)

• SEN Teachers with experience in ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other special needs

• Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs)

• Behaviour Support Mentors

• Educational Psychologists

• SEN Tutors for 1:1 interventions

By sourcing highly skilled candidates, including sports coaches, actors, ex-military personnel, and former police officers, we bring diverse expertise into the classroom, enriching the learning environment for students with special educational needs.

How SEN Support Benefits Schools and Students

With the right SEN professionals in place, schools can effectively:

• Deliver tailored interventions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, and complex learning disabilities.

• Provide one-to-one support to pupils who require additional guidance.

• Implement behaviour management strategies to promote inclusive learning.

• Ensure a supportive and structured learning environment for pupils with EHC plans.

• Assist with transitions from primary to secondary school or further education.

Why Choose Uniform Education?

As a trusted SEND recruitment specialist, we have been providing SEN schools in London and the Home Counties with dedicated staff since 2005. Our commitment to quality ensures that schools receive reliable, well-trained, and passionate professionals who make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs.

If your school is looking for SEN staff, or if you’re a professional seeking an SEN role, get in touch with us today to explore new opportunities. Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive education system for children and young people with SEND.