SEN Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in the UK seeks a SEN Recruitment Consultant to leverage your SEN experience in connecting educators with special schools. Join a supportive team offering uncapped commission, tailored training, and clear career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates have SEN backgrounds and a drive to succeed.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Industry-leading training

Clear progression routes

Team culture with incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN settings such as special schools or provisions.
• Previous recruitment experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Understanding of challenges and rewards in SEN environments.

Responsibilities

• Run a 360 recruitment desk focusing on SEN schools.
• Build relationships with school leaders and SEN professionals.
• Place staff in roles to make a positive impact.

Skills

SEN experience

Confident communication

Self-starting mindset

Job description

SEN Recruitment Consultant

Use your SEN Experience to make a bigger impact!
Tunbridge Wells, Kent Education Sector Career-Changers Welcome

Have you worked in a special school or supported pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Ready to take your skills in a new direction? Join the South East's largest and most passionate education recruitment team and help place SEN professionals where they're needed most.

At Academics, we deeply value the expertise that comes from working in SEN settings. We know that those who have supported students with complex needs bring empathy, insight, and resilience-qualities that make outstanding recruiters in the SEN space.

Why this role is perfect for you:
You'll be joining our dedicated SEN recruitment division, using your first-hand experience to connect exceptional SEN educators with the right special schools. Whether you're already in recruitment or coming straight from education, we offer the tools, training, and support to help you thrive.

What you will be doing:

• Running a 360 recruitment desk focused on SEN schools and provisions
• Building meaningful relationships with school leaders and SEN professionals
• Placing staff into roles where they can truly make a difference
• Using your knowledge of SEN to understand the needs of clients and candidates

What we are looking for:

• SEN experience (e.g. TA, teacher, support staff) ideally in a special school or specialist provision
• Previous recruitment experience (any sector) - or a strong interest in moving into the field
• Confident communicators with a self-starting mind-set
• Someone who understands the challenges and rewards of working in SEN
• Drive to succeed and grow a specialist desk

What We Offer:

• Salary: 27K- 35K
• Uncapped commission from day one - no threshold in your first year
• Industry-leading training tailored to both education and recruitment
• Clear progression routes to Senior Consultant, Principal, or Manager level
• A supportive team culture and regular incentives

If you are ready to channel your SEN expertise into a rewarding new career path, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of SEN education-one placement at a time.