SEN Recruitment Consultant. Job in Tunbridge Wells Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

Join a leading education recruitment team as a SEN Recruitment Consultant in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Use your experience in Special Educational Needs to connect educators with schools, benefiting students who need it most. Enjoy uncapped commission, tailored training, and clear career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Industry-leading training

Clear progression routes

Regular incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN settings (TA, teacher, support staff) preferred.
• Interest in recruitment or prior experience in any sector.
• Confident communicator willing to grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Running a 360 recruitment desk for SEN schools.
• Building relationships with school leaders and SEN professionals.
• Placing staff in impactful roles based on SEN knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Self-starter

Understanding of SEN challenges

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.