SEND Schools

SEND Schools Schools

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Specialist SEND Recruitment Across Yorkshire

At Castle Education, we understand that SEND education requires exceptional professionals who combine expertise, empathy, and unwavering commitment to every child’s potential. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been supporting Yorkshire’s special schools, alternative provisions, and mainstream SEND departments with staff who truly understand inclusive education.

From specialist autism schools in Leeds to PRUs in Hull, from mainstream SEND departments in York to therapeutic educational settings across North Yorkshire – we know the unique challenges and incredible rewards of SEND education in our county.

Why SEND Settings
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SEND Specialist Understanding

We don’t just recruit teachers – we find SEND specialists who understand complex needs, behaviour support, therapeutic approaches, and inclusive practices. Our team knows the difference between theoretical knowledge and practical SEND expertise.

Yorkshire SEND Expertise

Our consultants understand Yorkshire’s SEND landscape because they’re part of it. We know your local authority procedures, understand multi-agency working, and appreciate the unique character of different SEND provisions across our county.

Community Investment

Through our Giving Back initiatives, we support Yorkshire families and communities affected by SEND. We understand that SEND education extends far beyond the classroom.

Rigorous SEND-Specific SEND-Specific Vetting

Every SEND professional we place has:

Enhanced DBS checks with barred list verification
SEND-specific qualifications and training verification
Therapeutic approach experience where relevant
Behaviour support expertise for challenging situations
Multi-agency working experience and understanding

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Qualified SEND teachers

Autism spectrum specialists with current training.... • Autism spectrum specialists with current training
• Learning disability experts across all cognitive levels
• SEMH practitioners for social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Multi-sensory specialists for complex learning profiles
• Therapeutic education professionals with relevant qualifications

SEND Support specialists

1:1 support assistants with experience of specific needs
... • 1:1 support assistants with experience of specific needs
• Behaviour support practitioners with positive intervention training
• Communication specialists including Makaton and PECS
• Personal care assistants with dignity and safeguarding awareness
• Therapeutic support staff with relevant qualifications

Leadership and management

Recruiting SEND leadership? We identify professionals who understand:... • SEND legislation and statutory requirements
• Multi-agency coordination and family partnership
• Staff development for inclusive practice
• Therapeutic environment creation and maintenance

Continued professional development

Our SEND professionals access specialist CPD through our Educators Hub: s... • Latest SEND research and therapeutic approaches
• Behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Communication method training including technology aids
• Safeguarding updates specific to vulnerable learners

Supporting inclusive excellence

Our SEND candidates understand that working in SEND means: .... • Celebrating small victories that represent huge personal achievements
• Building trusting relationships with vulnerable young people
• Working collaboratively with families, therapists, and support services
• Adapting constantly to meet individual learning needs
• Championing inclusion and celebrating difference

Emergency SEND cover

Need urgent SEND support? Our emergency cover includes ... Need urgent SEND support? Our emergency cover includes professionals who understand that in SEND settings, continuity of care and consistent approaches are crucial for student wellbeing.

Long-Term SEND Solutions

For extended placements, we provide SEND specialists who .... For extended placements, we provide SEND specialists who can maintain therapeutic relationships and continue individual education plans without disruption.

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Join Yorkshire SEND settings who choose Castle Education for recruitment that truly understands inclusive education. We know that in SEND, every interaction matters, every breakthrough is celebrated,and every professional makes a profound difference.