Senior SEN Recruitment Consultant

Join the Prospero Group: Specialists in SEND Recruitment

The Prospero Group is proud to be one of the UK's leading Education Recruitment Agencies. With 11 UK offices and 5 international locations, we are committed to connecting exceptional talent with schools and educational settings.

We believe recruitment is more than just filling roles-it's about making a difference. Our work is underpinned by:

Our Values: Family, Trust, Quality, Professionalism, and Empowerment
Our Vision: To be the recruitment and training agency of choice for clients and candidates.

We're now seeking passionate individuals to join our team and help us grow our SEND recruitment division, focusing on placements that transform lives. Having recently been voted one of the best companies to work for in 2024, we offer a rewarding career path in a supportive and progressive environment.

This is a unique opportunity for experienced recruiters to specialise in the vital and growing area of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). In this role, you'll work closely with schools and educational settings to ensure they have access to high-quality, compassionate professionals dedicated to supporting students with diverse needs.

Whether you already specialise in SEND recruitment or come from a broader recruitment background, this is your chance to contribute to a meaningful sector.

As a SEND Recruitment Consultant, your focus will be on building relationships and matching the right professionals to the right roles, ensuring every placement enhances the learning and development of SEND students.

• Building and Nurturing Relationships: Partner with SEND schools, PRUs (Pupil Referral Units), and alternative provision settings to understand their unique needs.
• Providing Tailored Solutions: Recommend and deliver recruitment solutions that reflect the ethos and requirements of each school.
• Sourcing Exceptional Candidates: Attract SEND professionals such as SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Therapists, and Support Workers.
• Candidate Engagement: Interview and vet candidates to ensure they meet compliance and safeguarding requirements.
• Matching Talent: Fill roles on a supply, contract, or permanent basis by effectively matching candidates to vacancies.
• Promoting Opportunities: Advertise roles on job boards, social media, and our website to attract high-quality SEND professionals.

To succeed in this role, you will display:

• Proven recruitment or sales experience, ideally in education or SEND recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and compliance requirements in education, particularly SEND settings.
• Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by SEND schools and students.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders, including school leaders and candidates.
• Resilience, drive, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.

We're seeking individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting the SEND sector and making a positive impact.
• Ambitious, proactive, and eager to grow in their career.
• Excellent relationship builders, confident, and commercially aware.
• Resilient, goal-oriented, and able to handle high-pressure workloads.

At Prospero, we value and reward hard work and dedication. Here's what we offer:

• A competitive basic salary with a high commission structure (up to 22%).
• Up to 35 days of holiday, flexible shifts, and reduced working hours outside term time.
• Pension & private healthcare.
• Reduced gym memberships.
• Regular spot prizes, end-of-term parties, and awards to celebrate your success.
• Comprehensive training and a personalized development plan to help you grow within the organisation.