How Class People can help you source flexible, affordable solutions to your SEND requirements

Class People have always tried to provide a cost-effective solution for all of the schools we work with.

After identifying a need in the market, we launched our SEN division in September 2016 and are proud to be one of the leading SEN recruitment agencies in the UK. 

We haven?t looked back since, helping hundreds of schools provide their students with additional needs get the support they require. 

The need for SEN solutions 

According to the Department for Education and Skills (DFES), about 3/5 of children with statements of SEN are currently placed in mainstream schools.? 

It was found that despite the number of pupils in special schools remaining fairly constant, the number of pupils in mainstream maintained schools has increased sharply, with over 75% of children with statements of SEN for the first time being placed in mainstream schools now. 

SEN statistics

A report conducted by ?The Key?, an organisation that provides leadership and management support to almost half of schools in England, found far-reaching and systemic issues in the support currently available to children with special educational needs. 

Based on the views of more than 1,100 school leaders, the report found that: 

  • More than eight in 10 (82%) mainstream schools across England say they do not have sufficient funding and budget to adequately provide for pupils with SEND 
  • Almost nine in 10 (89%) school leaders believe cuts to local authorities? services have had a detrimental impact on the support their school receives for pupils with SEND 
  • 75% of schools have pupils who have been waiting longer than the expected maximum six weeks to hear if they will get a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) 
  • Almost nine in 10 (88%) school leaders think initial teacher training does not adequately prepare teachers to support pupils with SEND

How Class People can help you source SEN support

At Class People, we understand that it takes a special person to be an SEN teacher and we know the necessary skills and personality traits that SEN teachers need to create a connection and sense of trust with their pupils.

As such, our dedicated special educational needs department will work hard to understand your needs and develop a trusting and encouraging SEN recruitment partnership.

Our aim as one of the UK?s leading SEN recruitment agencies has always been to offer our services to schools for a fair cost to help in a time of deepening funding crisis, which is why we?re proud to help schools provide SEN support that fits into school budgets:

Your own personal consultant

We offer a personal and professional approach where you will have your own dedicated consultant to handle your entire Class People experience.

Committed to flexible working 

We pride ourselves on fitting in around your needs for SEN support, short term or long term teaching professionals. 

A dedicated 24-hour service 

We provide a one-stop solution for all your educational needs and offer a 24-hour service to ensure we work tirelessly to provide solutions. 

Honesty above everything 

We aim to ensure our clients and teachers are happy with our service and approach and strive to always be honest. 

Need further help with your SEN requirements? 

At Class People, although we are a business, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of the schools that work with us and the teachers we place into these schools.? 

We have had a huge focus on recruiting the most relevant qualified and experienced teaching and support staff with a wide and varied experience across SEN, and we are always keen to speak to schools and teachers about how we work and how we have helped other schools/professionals. 

If you are an education professional that is looking for your next role within SEN, or a school that would like to discuss how we may be able to help you with your recruitment, please do not hesitate to get in touch

Alternatively, register with Class People today