Recruitment Consultant - Education - SEND Desk

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network seeks a passionate Recruitment Consultant for its SEND division in Birmingham. This role involves managing an existing warm desk, building relationships, and placing candidates in SEND settings. Ideal for recruiters who wish to thrive in a supportive environment while making a significant impact.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Award-winning training and development

Reduced hours during school holidays

Community volunteering opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, particularly in education or healthcare.
• Genuine passion for supporting schools and candidates.
• Ability to build lasting relationships and bill consistently.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing a warm desk of SEND schools.
• Building relationships with candidates and clients.
• Recruiting high-quality teaching assistants and teachers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Relationship building

Passion for making a difference

Education

Experience in recruitment

Job description

Recruitment Consultant – SEND (Warm Desk)

• Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham
• £30,000 – £40,000 basic + uncapped commission
• Term-time hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm | Reduced hours during school holidays

Make a Difference Every Day – In More Ways Than One.
Are you an experienced recruiter looking for more than just KPIs and cold calls? Do you want to thrive in a high-performance environment and give back to your community at the same time?! At The Education Network, we’re proud to do recruitment differently – combining 30+ years of expertise in the local education sector with a strong ethos of giving back.

We are now looking for a passionate, driven Recruitment Consultant to join our SEND division in Birmingham. This is a 360-role managing a warm desk with a strong base of existing clients and candidates – ideal for an experienced Recruitment Consultant who wants to make their mark in a supportive and rewarding setting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and growing a warm desk of SEND schools and alternative provisions
• Building strong relationships with both candidates and clients, offering a tailored, boutique-level service
• Recruiting and placing high-quality teaching assistants and teachers into SEND settings – both temporary and permanent roles
• Developing new business, networking and attracting candidates
• Representing The Education Network’s core values of transparency, integrity, and community impact in everything you do

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in recruitment (education, healthcare, or commercial sectors ideal)
• A genuine passion for making a difference – for both your schools and your candidates
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships
• A proactive attitude and the drive to grow your desk and bill consistently

What You’ll Get in Return

• £30,000 – £40,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Uncapped commission – no limit to what you can earn
• Award-winning training and development from day one
• Reduced hours during school holidays
• A chance to give back – from supporting school food banks to community volunteering, you’ll be part of something bigger
• A fun, fast-paced, and genuinely supportive team that celebrates success together
• Unmatched support from the Pertemps Network Group
• Working in a welcoming office environment based in Edgbaston

Ready to Recruit with Purpose?
If you’re an experienced recruiter who’s ready to step into a high-performing role that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or reach out to Harry or Marie for a confidential chat.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.