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We know education recruitment

Our national network of specialist education recruiters work with over 10% of UK schools and understand the complex requirements of the classroom, with many coming from a teaching background.

As a leading education recruitment and supply teaching agency, Reed’s experts are available all year round, providing support during, and out of, our office hours (7am-6pm) – we are there to support your recruitment needs as they arise.

As well as best-in-class teaching staff across early years, foundation, primary, secondary and SEND settings, our national office network, and access to almost one million teaching professionals through Reed.co.uk - including high-demand subject specialists in STEM and English - means we can secure any staff your institution requires. From teachers to teaching assistants and intervention specialists, to all non-classroom-based roles, our team of experts specialise in whole school recruitment and can find you the staff that meet your requirements fast.

Quality and compliance are at the core of Reed’s culture. Our entire safeguarding process adheres to ‘Safer Recruitment in Education’ and ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ regulations, and we will work with you to understand the specific compliance requirements of your school or setting. We are also an accredited member of APSCo Compliance+.

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Primary & early years education recruitment

Our team of expert primary and early years consultants recruit for a variety of roles, including teaching and teaching assistant jobs in primary schools, classroom support positions, after-school and extracurricular staff, and leadership and senior leadership team (SLT) roles.

Reed also has access to a wealth of support specialists, including caretakers, cleaners and site supervisors, who will ensure your education setting meets even the most rigorous of requirements.

Through our national network of offices - which cover all local authority areas – whether you looking to recruit for a supply, permanent or interim position, we have a database of professionals who are selected, screened and trained to the highest standards.

Primary school supply teacher recruitment

As one of the leading supply teaching agencies for primary schools, Reed also has access to a large number of teaching cover and supply teaching staff for primary schools, all of whom go through rigorous checks and safeguarding.

We offer a rapid response service as a supply teaching agency, supplying for TA jobs in primary schools and teaching jobs in primary schools to ensure you get the cover you need as soon as possible. Our fast-track service allows you to source qualified professionals within minutes, rather than hours.

All of our partners recruiting for primary supply teacher jobs are given free access to JoinedUp, our bespoke workforce management portal. Using the easy-to-use system, you can manage your primary supply teacher staffing needs effectively and efficiently at the click of a button.

Secondary recruitment

Reed’s recruitment specialists have vast experience in finding the best staff for your secondary school – whether you are looking to fill supply, permanent or interim roles.

We specialise in matching professionals to jobs in secondary schools. Our secondary education recruitment experts, have access to over one million education professionals and support staff to help maintain the best Ofsted standards in your secondary school – from teachers of STEM subjects and English, to principals and other senior leadership roles.

Secondary school supply teacher recruitment

As a specialist in secondary teacher recruitment, we have access to a range of teaching cover and supply teaching staff for secondary schools, all of whom go through rigorous background checks and safeguarding.

We offer a rapid response service to ensure you get the cover you need for secondary supply teachers within minutes, rather than hours.

All of our clients with supply jobs in secondary schools are given free access to JoinedUp, our bespoke workforce management portal. Using the easy-to-use system you can manage your secondary supply teacher recruitment needs effectively and efficiently at the click of a button.

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SEND recruitment

Our specialist SEND recruitment consultants work across early years, primary, and secondary, and focus entirely on providing this area of education with the very best special needs teaching assistants, special needs teachers and SENCO staff.

Every one of our recruiters receive Team Teach training, and keep abreast of the latest developments within the SEN field to ensure our professionals are a good fit for your school.

We understand the critical role that dedicated professionals play in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Our comprehensive SEND recruitment services are designed to connect your school with highly qualified and compassionate individuals who specialise in addressing the challenges of special educational needs. Our extensive database of SEND professionals encompasses a diverse range of skills and experiences, ensuring that we can match the specific needs of each school.

Whether it's recruiting an experienced SEND teaching assistant, special educational needs coordinators (SENCO), special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, or learning support assistants, Reed is committed to providing personnel who are not only qualified but also passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with SEN.

Reed is dedicated to providing the highest level of governance for the safe delivery of learning, providing you with the reassurance you need from a trusted SEND recruitment partner.

Tutor recruitment

We’re proud to be a tutor recruitment agency - offering online tutor recruitment as well as face-to-face tutor recruitment - and part of the National Tutoring Programme (NTP). The programme provides primary and secondary schools with funding to spend on targeted support to help pupils catch up lost learning and tackle the attainment gap.

We specialise in delivering impactful sessions from tutors who have an expertise in English, maths, science, art. With a national network of high-quality tutors, we have the right people on hand to make a real difference.

Through our market-leading online tuition platform, you can work in partnership with your tutor to aid the learning and progress of your students whether they have SEND needs or just need some help to reach the expected attainment levels – ensuring they achieve the desired, measurable outcomes.

Through effective tutor recruitment, we will help you find the best tutor to fit the needs of your school, whether that’s a QTS qualified teacher, professional tutor, SEND specialist, HLTA or a specialist university student with the right subject knowledge.

Reed can offer various levels of support dependent on your school’s needs, including 1:3, 1:2, or 1:1 tuition for students needing extra assistance.

Supply teacher recruitment

As a one of the best supply teaching agencies, Reed has access to a range of quality cover teachers, TAs and supply teaching staff, all of whom go through rigorous screening checks and safeguarding before being placed into your primary, secondary or SEND setting.

We offer a rapid response service to ensure you get the cover teacher or teaching assistant you need as soon as possible, with our fast-track supply teacher recruitment service allowing you to source the very best professional cover teachers as quickly as possible.

All of our clients are given free access to JoinedUp, our bespoke workforce management portal. Using the easy-to-use system, you can manage your supply teacher recruitment needs effectively and efficiently at the click of a button.

Reed's supply teaching recruitment is a premier service, our team consistently deliver exceptional educators to schools. Our rigorous selection criteria ensure top-tier candidates, who foster a positive impact on students' learning experiences. With a vast pool of qualified supply teachers, we prioritise expertise, reliability, and adaptability.

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