Finding exceptional education professionals has never been more challenging. Schools across Wales and England continue to face teacher shortages, increasing demand for specialist support staff and growing pressure to secure high-quality supply cover at short notice.
Whether you're looking for an experienced teacher, a Teaching Assistant, a Cover Supervisor or specialist SEN staff, partnering with a trusted education recruitment agency can help you fill vacancies quickly without compromising on safeguarding or quality.
Vetro Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting primary schools, secondary schools, SEN schools, pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provisions and further education settings across Wales and England. We recruit for both temporary and permanent education roles, helping schools find outstanding staff while supporting education professionals to build rewarding careers.
Why schools are partnering with an education recruitment agency
Recruiting education professionals has become increasingly difficult. Teacher shortages, sickness absence, maternity leave, increasing pupil numbers and specialist staffing requirements all place additional pressure on school leaders.
Industry reports and guides on teacher recruitment and retention continue to show that schools face significant challenges attracting and retaining qualified teachers. As demand increases, schools need access to experienced education professionals who can step into classrooms quickly and maintain continuity for pupils.
Working with a specialist education recruitment agency gives schools access to an established network of fully vetted teachers and education support staff who are available for day-to-day supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions.
Instead of spending valuable time advertising vacancies, reviewing applications and completing compliance checks, schools can rely on an experienced recruitment partner to manage the entire recruitment process from start to finish.
Why choose Vetro Recruitment?
At Vetro Recruitment, we understand that every school is different.
Our specialist education consultants take the time to understand your school's culture, staffing requirements and safeguarding expectations before introducing candidates.
Whether you need emergency same-day supply cover, long-term classroom support or permanent recruitment, our goal is simple: provide the right person for the role as quickly as possible.
We recruit across a wide range of education positions, including:
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SEN Teachers
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Teaching Assistants
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SEN Teaching Assistants
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Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
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Cover Supervisors
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Nursery Practitioners
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Learning Support Assistants
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Behaviour Mentors
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Additional Learning Needs (ALN) professionals
By building long-term relationships with both schools and candidates, we're able to respond quickly while maintaining the highest recruitment standards.
Trusted by schools across Wales and England
Choosing an education recruitment agency is about much more than filling vacancies. Schools need confidence that every candidate has been thoroughly vetted and meets the highest safeguarding standards.
Vetro Recruitment has been REC-accredited since 2015, demonstrating our commitment to ethical recruitment, compliance and professional standards.
We are also proud to be an approved supplier on the Welsh Government Framework and a GCA-approved supply teacher supplier, providing schools with additional assurance that our recruitment processes meet rigorous quality, safeguarding and public sector standards.
These recognised accreditations reflect our commitment to delivering compliant, high-quality recruitment services that schools can trust.
Education recruitment with safeguarding at its heart
Safeguarding is central to everything we do.
Every education professional registered with Vetro Recruitment completes a robust compliance process before entering a school.
Our dedicated compliance team carries out:
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Enhanced DBS checks
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Right-to-work verification
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Identity checks
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Professional reference checks
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Employment history verification
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Ongoing compliance audits
Our processes align with current safeguarding expectations, giving schools complete confidence that every candidate is fully compliant before starting work.
Supporting education professionals throughout their careers
Vetro Recruitment doesn't simply help candidates find jobs—we help them build successful careers. You can view current roles on our education jobs portal.
Whether you're an Early Career Teacher looking to gain classroom experience through supply work or an experienced teacher searching for your next permanent role, our consultants provide personalised support throughout your journey.
Candidates who register with Vetro Recruitment benefit from:
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A simple 24-hour online registration process
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A dedicated mobile booking app to manage availability and shifts
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Free online CPD training
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Subsidised practical training courses
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Competitive rates of pay
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Pension contributions
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Ongoing support from specialist education consultants
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Regular competitions and prize draws
Our commitment to candidate care is reflected in our Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 82, significantly higher than the recruitment industry average.
Competitive education salaries
Education salaries vary depending on experience, qualifications, location and the role being undertaken.
Typical salary expectations include:
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Early Career Teachers: approximately £32,916–£34,822 per year
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Experienced classroom teachers and Heads of Department: up to £51,047 per year
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SEN Teaching Assistants: £92.59–£105 per day
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Primary Teachers: £130–£240 per day
Our consultants discuss pay rates openly before every placement so candidates understand exactly what they can expect.
Specialist education and social care recruitment
Many schools require professionals with specialist care experience, particularly SEN schools, specialist resource bases and alternative provisions.
One of Vetro Recruitment's strengths is our expertise across both education and social care.
We recruit professionals with experience supporting children and young people with autism, learning disabilities, complex needs, challenging behaviour and additional learning needs.
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Young Person Support Workers
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Complex Needs Support Workers
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Adult Learning Disability Support Workers
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Senior Support Workers
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Registered Managers
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Responsible Individuals
This wider sector knowledge enables us to provide schools with professionals who bring valuable experience supporting vulnerable children and young people.
Award-winning recruitment
Our commitment to delivering exceptional service extends beyond recruitment.
Vetro Recruitment has been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces™ 2026 for the second consecutive year, reflecting the positive culture we've built for our team and the high standards of service we provide to clients and candidates.
Combined with our REC accreditation, Welsh Government Framework approval, GCA-approved supply teacher supplier status and outstanding Net Promoter Score, schools can be confident they're partnering with an education recruitment agency that values quality, compliance and long-term relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an education recruitment agency do?
An education recruitment agency recruits, vets and places teachers, Teaching Assistants and education support staff into temporary, long-term and permanent positions. The agency manages advertising, candidate sourcing, compliance, safeguarding and placement, helping schools recruit quickly while maintaining high standards.
How quickly can Vetro Recruitment provide supply staff?
Our extensive candidate network and mobile booking technology mean we can often provide emergency same-day supply cover within an hour of receiving a booking.
What education roles does Vetro Recruitment recruit for?
We recruit Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEN specialists, Cover Supervisors, Nursery Practitioners, Behaviour Mentors, Learning Support Assistants, HLTAs and school leadership roles, alongside many specialist education positions.
Is agency work only temporary?
No. We recruit for day-to-day supply, long-term contracts, maternity cover and temp-to-perm education positions across Wales and England.
Partner with Vetro Recruitment
Whether you're a school looking for dependable supply staff or an education professional searching for your next opportunity, Vetro Recruitment is here to help.
As a specialist education recruitment agency, we're committed to providing outstanding recruitment solutions backed by industry-leading compliance, trusted accreditations and exceptional customer service.
With REC accreditation, Welsh Government Framework approval, GCA-approved supply teacher supplier status, award-winning workplace recognition and an industry-leading Net Promoter Score, you can be confident you're working with a recruitment partner that puts schools, candidates and pupils first.
Get in touch with Vetro Recruitment today to discover how our specialist education team can help you recruit exceptional education professionals or find your next teaching opportunity.