Associate Education Consultant (Trainee Programme)

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home options

Very competitive bonus scheme

Income protection

Death in service

Staff discount

Wellbeing package

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment in Bristol is offering an Associate Education Consultant training programme designed to turn ambitious newcomers into recruiters. No prior experience is required, with a structured 6–12 month pathway and real on‑the‑job exposure.

You'll learn candidate sourcing, client management, and interview techniques, with mentorship and hands‑on experience. After training, there is potential progression to a full‑time Education Consultant role, including remote work options.

Qualifications

• Drive to succeed with a great work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Presentable with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a target-driven sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Resourcing teachers and teaching assistants for job roles.
• Writing job adverts to attract candidates and posting on job sites.
• Interviewing candidates in person, online or on registration days.
• Liaising with consultants to place candidates with schools.
• Writing candidate profiles and maintaining relationships with clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT proficiency

Sales experience (preferred)

Tools

Company database

Job boards/search sites

Job description

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in recruitment but don't have direct experience? Then fear not, you've arrived at the right place! Our Associate Education Consultant programme is a 6 to 12 month training programme designed to give ambitious individuals the skills, knowledge, and confidence to break into the industry - no prior experience required!

Why Join Our Trainee Programme?

At Axcis Education we believe in potential over experience. Whether you're a recent graduate, changing careers, or just eager to get started in recruitment, our structured training programme will equip you with everything you need to succeed.

Comprehensive Training – Learn the fundamentals of education recruitment, including candidate sourcing, client management, and interview techniques.

Mentorship & Support – Receive guidance from experienced consultants who will help you develop your skills.

Hands‑On Experience – Work alongside our team, gaining real‑world insight into the fast‑paced world of recruitment.

Career Progression – Successful trainees have the opportunity to transition into full‑time Education Consultant roles.

About You:

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are looking to pursue a career in recruitment and wants to join a company that celebrates success and supports you on your journey to get there. The Associate Education Consultant training programme is designed to cover all aspects of the 360‑recruitment cycle. All we ask is you have the drive to succeed with a great work ethic. We'll help you with everything else so by the end of the programme you'll be fully equipped to manage your own portfolio of candidates and clients.

The role will consist of:

• Resourcing teachers and teaching assistants for job roles
• Searching job sites for CVs and attending career fairs
• Utilising the company database to recruit candidates
• Writing job adverts to attract candidates
• Interviewing candidates in person, online and off‑site on registration days
• Liaising with the Education Consultants to ensure these candidates are placed out to work
• Writing candidate profiles

Once you are confident to move to the next stage you will then begin your client training. This will consist of:

Client training will consist of:

• Visiting schools with colleagues
• Positive marketing of candidates
• Client business development and lead generation
• Developing new client relationships and account managing existing ones

Axcis recognise people have different skill sets, and we have the expertise to develop and grow individuals to ensure they have a successful career path. Our Associate Education Consultant training programme is adapted to suit individual needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to anyone who is ambitious and wants to be given a chance to prove their worth. Someone who has a positive attitude with a willingness to learn. You must be presentable, proficient on IT platforms and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. As this is a sales role, previous sales experience is preferable but anyone who can demonstrate impeccable customer service with a strong work ethic will be considered. Whilst knowledge of special needs and/or education is an advantage, it's not essential as full sector training will be provided.

What Axcis has to offer:

• Salary starting from £26.5k, depending upon experience
• Very competitive bonus scheme (to be discussed at interview stage)
• Full time permanent role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift patterns between 7am and 6pm)
• Work from home options after the initial training period
• Reduced working hours during school holidays
• Late start/early finish every Friday during term time
• 90 Minute lunch break once a week
• Income Protection & Death in Service scheme
• Staff discount and wellbeing package - including access to an Employee Assistance Programme

About Axcis:

Axcis Education is proudly part of The Edwin Group, a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, for the third consecutive year. Rated 'Excellent' by our people across the board, we're known for our world‑class employee engagement, ethical leadership, and purpose‑driven culture. Established in 2001, Axcis Education is the market leading Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) recruitment company. With offices throughout the UK and an exclusive relationship with nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs), we provide teachers and support staff to schools nationwide and offer temporary and permanent placements for TAs, HLTAs, LSAs, therapists, teachers, SENCOs, Deputies and Head Teachers.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.