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SEN Recruitment Consultant

Smile Education Recruitment
Birmingham
money-bag £25500 - £40000/annum Uncapped commission
Posted: 05 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 04 November 2026
Ref: 225686167

Recruitment Consultant - SEN Education Recruitment
Birmingham City Centre
-25,500 - -40,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission
Year 1 OTE -30,000 - -45,000+
Full-Time | Permanent
7:30am-4:30pm (Reduced Hours During School Holidays)

Build a Career That Changes Lives
Are you an experienced recruiter, a resourcer ready for a 360 role, a graduate, sales professional or ambitious career changer looking for uncapped earnings and rapid career progression?

Smile Education is looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Special Educational Needs (SEN) division. You''ll build and develop your own 360 recruitment desk, partnering with SEN schools, alternative provisions and specialist settings to provide high-quality Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff.

This is a rewarding opportunity to combine commercial success with meaningful work, helping children with additional needs access the support they deserve.

Why Join Smile Education?

  • -25,500 basic salary for Graduates and Trainees
  • Up to -40,000 basic salary for experienced recruiters
  • Uncapped commission from day one
  • First-year OTE -30,00045,000+
  • Top performers earning -100,000+
  • Award-winning education recruitment business
  • Industry-leading training and ongoing coaching
  • Clear progression to Senior Consultant, Team Leader and Management
  • 24-35 days annual leave plus birthday off
  • Reduced working hours during school holidays
  • Supportive, high-performing team culture

The Role As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you''ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle while growing your own SEN education desk.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing relationships with SEN schools and education leaders
  • Winning new business through sales activity, networking and referrals
  • Managing and growing client accounts
  • Sourcing, interviewing and placing SEN education professionals
  • Advertising vacancies and building candidate pipelines
  • Managing temporary and permanent placements
  • Conducting client meetings and school visits
  • Negotiating rates and terms
  • Working towards KPIs, revenue targets and progression goals
About You
We''re looking for ambitious, motivated and relationship-focused individuals.

You will have:
  • A full UK Driving Licence is essential
  • Recruitment, sales, business development or transferable commercial experience
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A target-driven mindset and desire to succeed
  • Resilience, self-motivation and determination
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Applications are welcomed from Recruitment Consultants, Resourcers, Delivery Consultants, Sales Executives, Estate Agents, Graduates, Business Development Professionals and candidates from customer-facing backgrounds.

Apply Today
Whether you''re an experienced recruiter looking for a specialist market or a motivated individual seeking a career in recruitment, this is an excellent opportunity to build a successful 360 Recruitment Consultant career within the growing SEN education sector.

Reference: SM1LER

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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