Because Inclusive Education Matters
Behind every thriving student is a brilliant support team. Whether you need an LSA tomorrow or a long-term SENCO, we make SEN recruitment simple, personal and effective.
Our specialist SEN recruiters have hands-on experience in care, healthcare and special education, so we truly get the challenges you face. From emergency cover to strategic staffing support, we're here as your recruitment partner.
We connect exceptional Learning Support Assistants with schools where they'll make a real impact. Our dedicated SEN Division understands both sides of every placement, the learners who need brilliant support and the passionate professionals ready to deliver it.
We support schools with everything from same-day LSA cover to long-term team building, combining rigorous safeguarding with carefully matched candidates. For LSAs and career-changers from care, youth work, sports coaching or psychology, we provide expert compliance support, the right settings to thrive in, and ongoing career guidance.
Working closely with SEN departments across the UK, we help recruit and retain the right people, so every learner gets the tailored support they deserve.
Because you're not just filling roles, you're shaping lives.
Because every learner deserves exceptional support
Our recruiters come from healthcare, care and SEN backgrounds. They've supported students firsthand, and now they support you.
We look beyond qualifications to find people who truly connect with your learners, your setting and your commitment to inclusive education.
Recruitment is only half the story. We help you build and keep high-performing support teams through CPD, tailored resources and candidate aftercare.
We prepare every candidate for success with SEN-specific interview support, training and career development resources.
From trial-shift days to assessment centres and in-college recruitment events, we go beyond CVs to match the right people with the right values.
Our SEN specialists at Dovetail & Slate are fully trained in safeguarding, SEND, and Level 2 Autism Awareness, ensuring informed and ethical recruitment that supports staff retention and learner success.
Whether you need support staff for tomorrow or long-term teaching professionals, we've got it covered.
LSAs across all levels providing essential classroom and individual support for students with additional needs.
Experienced TAs supporting teachers and students in mainstream and specialist settings.
Dedicated 1:1 support for students with EHCPs, behaviour needs, or requiring personalized assistance.
Specialists supporting students with life skills development, employability, personal progression, and tutorial mentoring.
Behaviour Mentors, Attendance Officers, Family Liaison, and specialists in supporting positive behaviour and engagement.
Professionals experienced in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Qualified teachers specializing in SEN, with expertise across various additional needs and learning differences.
Experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinators leading inclusive provision and supporting whole-school SEND strategy.
Further and higher education lecturers specializing in supporting learners with additional needs.
Qualified professionals assessing students' exam access requirements and support needs.
Helpful guides and information for SEN and student support staff
This resource document addresses the unique challenges of maintaining work-life balance in teaching roles, offering strategies for managing workload effectively, setting boundaries, dealing with marking and planning demands, and maintaining wellbeing during term time.
This resource provides guidance on maintaining professional boundaries in educational settings, covering relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, as well as digital boundaries and safeguarding considerations.
This document provides an overview of safeguarding requirements for education roles, including understanding DBS checks, types of safeguarding training required, maintaining professional boundaries, and supporting vulnerable learners.
A comprehensive guide for education professionals on crafting a CV that stands out in the teaching sector. Includes practical tips and examples for highlighting teaching qualifications, classroom experience, and professional development.
This guide is designed for professionals with a background in care or support who are considering a move into education. It explains why becoming a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) is a natural next step, how your existing skills transfer into schools and colleges, and what to expect from working in an educational setting while continuing to make a meaningful difference to learners’ lives.
This guide introduces Learning Support Assistants to the most common Special Educational Needs and additional learning needs encountered in education settings. It provides a practical overview of key conditions, their typical characteristics, and straightforward strategies to help you offer inclusive, confident, and person-centred support, both in the classroom and beyond.
Your guide to understanding the valuable role a Learning Support Assistant plays in championing learners with SEND and helping them thrive in Further Education
An overview of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), explaining what they are, who they are for and why they matter in Further Education.
This resource covers essential strategies for managing classroom behaviour and creating positive learning environments, including establishing classroom rules and expectations, positive behaviour management strategies, dealing with challenging behaviour, creating engaging learning environments and building rapport with students.
A comprehensive guide for experienced teachers to excel in supply teaching roles, covering quick adaptation, effective class management, and building rapport with students.
This resource document provides guidance on starting a career in educational support, focusing on non-teaching roles such as teaching assistants, learning support and administrative positions. It covers qualification requirements, the contribution of support staff to education, career progression and skill-building for career-changers.
Hear from schools and SEN professionals we've worked with
Our dedicated team understands the unique challenges of SEN recruitment
Principal Recruitment Consultant
I love camping yet have a fear of pigeons...and other birds!
Managing Recruitment Consultant
Chloe specialises in SEN recruitment, supporting education providers to build teams that genuinely change lives.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Chris finds skilled engineers who are ready to inspire the next generation. From mechanical and motor vehicle to aeronautical, welding and fabrication, he specialises in connecting people with roles that truly make a difference.
Managing Recruitment Consultant
Ben keeps Electrical Installation recruitment switched on across the Midlands, supporting organisations with reliable contract talent and growing teams. Driven by strong culture he’s all about helping people land roles that make a real difference.
Our commitment to inclusive education and professional development means we believe in working closely with educational institutions to support their most vulnerable students. We believe in fair wages and fair fees to ensure students get the very best support.
All our SEN consultants complete ongoing CPD to stay up to date with:
All candidates undergo comprehensive vetting including:
Looking for an SEN specialist who gets it? Let's find your perfect match.