Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Specialist SEND Recruitment Services UK
Established in 2001, Axcis Education has become the leading supplier of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) staff across England and Wales. Our dedicated focus on SEND recruitment enables us to provide tailored solutions for mainstream schools, special schools, and alternative provisions. With offices nationwide, we combine sector-specific expertise with a deep understanding of educational requirements. Our consultants, many of whom have direct experience in education, ensure precise candidate matching and rigorous compliance with DfE standards.Through partnerships with organisations like nasen, we actively contribute to advancing SEND practices while maintaining a commitment to quality assurance and professional development. This approach has fostered long-term relationships with schools and candidates alike, ensuring consistent delivery of high-calibre staff who meet specific institutional needs.
Services
SEND Teacher Recruitment
Teaching Assistant Placement
Therapist Staffing
Support Staff Solutions
Professional Development Training
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in SEND sector recruitment
- Our consultants possess direct sector experience and understanding
- Rigorous compliance checks meet Department for Education requirements
- Comprehensive professional development courses available for candidates
- Established partnerships with leading special educational needs organisations
What people say
Highest quality staff
Consistently good service
Reliable and approachable
Thorough compliance process
Effective candidate matching
Services
SEND Teacher Recruitment
We source qualified teachers with SEND expertise for mainstream and specialist schools. Our candidates demonstrate proven experience in adapting teaching methods for diverse learning needs. All applicants undergo comprehensive vetting to ensure they meet specific institutional requirements while maintaining Department for Education compliance standards.
Teaching Assistant Placement
Our teaching assistant recruitment focuses on finding individuals with practical experience supporting pupils with special educational needs. We prioritise candidates who demonstrate patience, adaptability, and understanding of various learning challenges. Each assistant completes mandatory safeguarding and child protection training before placement.
Therapist Staffing
We connect schools with qualified therapists specialising in speech and language, occupational, and behavioural therapies. Our network includes professionals with proven track records in educational settings. All therapists maintain current professional registrations and undergo regular competency assessments.
Support Staff Solutions
Our support staff recruitment covers administrative, pastoral, and technical roles within SEND environments. We identify candidates who understand the unique requirements of special needs settings. Each applicant receives training in disability awareness and inclusive communication practices.
Professional Development Training
We offer accredited training courses designed specifically for SEND professionals. Programmes include Team Teach, Non-Verbal Communication, and Managing Challenging Behaviour. Our CPD-certified sessions help educators enhance their skills while meeting ongoing professional development requirements.
People
Sue
Deputy Headteacher
Specialist SEN College leader with extensive experience in special educational needs provision. Recognised for implementing effective staff matching strategies that improve pupil outcomes and school performance.
Caroline
Head of School
London primary school head with proven track record in SEND staff management. Advocates for rigorous recruitment standards and long-term agency partnerships to maintain educational quality and consistency.
Bela
Head of School
Experienced SEND education leader who values face-to-face candidate assessment and continuous staff development. Implements effective feedback mechanisms to improve recruitment processes and staff performance.
Sharon
School Administrator
Manages daily staffing operations in a mainstream school setting. Appreciates reliable emergency cover solutions and efficient communication systems for urgent staffing requirements.
Cathy
SEND Candidate
Experienced special needs professional who values thorough vetting processes and sector-specific training opportunities. Provides insights into candidate experiences and support requirements during placement.
Questions
What areas do you cover for SEND recruitment?
We provide recruitment services across England and Wales, with regional offices ensuring local knowledge and nationwide coverage.
How do you ensure staff quality?
All candidates undergo rigorous DfE-compliant checks, including enhanced DBS, qualifications verification, and professional reference validation.
What training do you offer candidates?
We provide specialist courses including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding Level 2, and Managing Challenging Behaviour to enhance professional development.
Can you help with urgent staffing needs?
Yes, our experienced team can often source suitable staff at short notice while maintaining our strict quality standards.
What types of SEND roles do you fill?
We recruit for teachers, teaching assistants, therapists, and leadership roles across all special needs specialisms including ASD, SEMH, and PMLD.
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Reviews (5)
Ilona T. Krissten
Jun 20, 2022
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Not only stupiosly rude and unprofessional to add to the review bellow but also very disingenuous people. Anna quoted me a rate of 90 for work at st. Tomases school as a teaching assistant only to tell me that the rate is actually 75 and she only payed 90 if it's a same day booking. Well that was a same day booking! Shame to other agents there as well such as Andrew and William. Waffle about the roles and find you placement in ridiculous schools that neither have professional staff in place neither the pay rates are good enough for your credentials. Avoid!
As a general rule you shouldn't settle for anything less than 100 - it's a hard job and schools do pay this money just less money should go to the agency pockets and more so to the quality of the staff that works there.
As a general rule you shouldn't settle for anything less than 100 - it's a hard job and schools do pay this money just less money should go to the agency pockets and more so to the quality of the staff that works there.
Imran Syed
Jun 15, 2022
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Fantastic agency to work with. I have been liaising with Kira from the moment I signed up and she has been absolutely brilliant from the start. She has helped me a lot and is constantly in touch to make sure everything is ok and always available for help. Can not recommend Kira (and Axcis) highly enough. Would give more stars if I could. Thank you Kira for all your help.
Sylvie Leggeri
May 31, 2022
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I have been working for Axcis for the pas 2 years. It is a good education recruitment agency which provides flexibility and good salary. I woulk like to thank Sade Akintola for her support this term; she is efficient, courteous and professional and looks for placements which matche my experince and expertise.
Entangler
May 31, 2022
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Axcis are great for finding you work they will do everything to make sure you have work. Outside of that is where they begin to display many bad practices, they will charge you almost a full day pay for employment fee and admin cost. If you are looking for part time work and you're desperate they are for you. If you want full time work stay away from Axcis they will make you hate working for them, avoid trying to work for them on a full time basis. You will be in a very common situation where you're getting underpaid in a profession that's already underpaid.
Oha Malkiv
May 10, 2022
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I would like to praise Axcis employment agency for their professionalism. I have been offering job in days after I joined them. They provided all needed training for my role and I am absolutely satisfied with my place of work.
