Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater London seeks enthusiastic individuals for their Associate Education Consultant trainee programme. This 6-month training initiative provides comprehensive training in education recruitment without requiring prior experience. Trainees will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and have the chance for career progression into full-time roles as Education Consultants. Benefits include a competitive starting salary, an attractive commission scheme, and options for remote work after training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive commission scheme

Work from home options

Staff discount and wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Drive to succeed in a recruitment career.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of candidates and clients.

Responsibilities

• Source teachers and teaching assistants for job roles.
• Attend career fairs and search job sites for CVs.
• Interview candidates in person and online.
• Liaise with Education Consultants for placements.
• Develop client relationships and account manage.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Great work ethic

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 trainee programme is a 6‑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?

• 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 want 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 6‑month programme you’ll be fully equipped to manage your own portfolio of candidates and clients.

Responsibilities

Resourcing:

• 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.

Client Training:

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

What We Provide

• Competitive basic salary – starting at £26k, depending on previous experience.
• Highly attractive commission scheme.
• Work from home options after initial training period.
• Full‑time permanent role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift patterns between 7am and 6pm).
• Reduced working hours during school holidays.
• Late start/early finish every Friday during term time.
• Extended lunch breaks.
• Staff discount and wellbeing package – including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

About Axcis

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.

Don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

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 Education 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.

Contact

Martin Keddie
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