Bringing change to education recruitment
At Heart Teaching ❤️, we believe recruitment doesn’t have to be complicated. Our mission is to raise the standard 🚀 within the education recruitment sector by simplifying the process for schools 🏫 and educators alike. We’re dedicated to connecting schools with passionate professionals 👩🏫👨🏫 who are committed to supporting students and making a real difference in the classroom 🌟.
Our approach is all about building strong, lasting relationships 🤝 to ensure that both schools and candidates find the perfect fit ✅. We take pride in maintaining the highest standards of service, care, and compliance 🛡️ in every placement, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
PRIMARY
We connects skilled practitioners with primary schools, ensuring tailored support for students with diverse needs. Helping schools find the right local teaching assistants for each role and offer guidance to create inclusive learning environments within our lovely schools.
SECONDARY
We support local secondary schools by providing experienced specialists who understand the unique challenges of older students with varying learning needs. At the same time, we help our Teaching Assistants find the right roles where they can truly make a difference.
SEND
We have been supporting a wide range of SEND schools since 2015. Providing skilled SEN professionals who are equipped to meet the unique needs of students with more complex learning requirements. We offer tailored training for our staff, ensuring they gain the specific skills and knowledge needed to thrive.
Why choose Heart Teaching
Heart Teaching is not just your average SEN specialist recruitment agency—we’re a warm and dedicated team committed to education. Picture us as the matchmakers of the education world, connecting exceptional Special Educational Needs (SEN) specialists with schools facing unique challenges, all with a personalized touch.
What sets us apart? We’re not just passionate; we’re APSCo compliant+. Being in line with the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) standards is our commitment to ensuring quality, transparency, and excellence in every interaction.
But we’re not stopping there! We’re all about invests in ongoing training, ensuring our educators are not just keeping up but thriving in the ever-evolving field of Special Educational Needs. Join the Heart Teaching family today!
Say hello to our team
✨ Justin – Director, Heart Teaching | SEN Recruitment Specialist ✨
With over 15 years of recruitment experience and more than 10 years in educational recruitment, I have had the privilege of leading Heart Teaching as Director since 2015 🎯. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building strong, lasting relationships with schools, ensuring I have a deep understanding of each setting to provide the best matches between candidates and institutions.
At Heart Teaching, we’re committed to making a real difference in education, one placement at a time 💙✨.
- Level 2 in Safer Recruitment in Education
- Level 2 Safeguarding in Education
- Train the Trainer- People Handling
✨ Faith – Director, Heart Teaching ✨
With a deep passion for Special Educational Needs (SEN) ❤️📚, I have dedicated my career to supporting students and empowering educators. Before becoming Director of Heart Teaching in 2017, I worked within SEN schools 🏫, providing tailored support to students and helping them thrive 🌟.
Now, as Director of Heart Teaching 🎯, I lead a specialist SEN recruitment agency 🤝 dedicated to connecting exceptional educators 🧩 with schools where they can make a real impact. With years of hands-on experience in SEN education, I understand the unique challenges & rewards of this field, ensuring we match the right talent with the right opportunities 🚀.
At Heart Teaching, we believe in changing lives through education—one placement at a time 💙✨.
- Level 2 in Safer Recruitment in Education
- Level 3 Designated Safeguarding officer
- APSCo Focus on Performance
- APSCo Building High Performing Teams
- APSCo Nurturing Talent
- Train the Trainer- People Handling
✨ Joshua – Heart Teaching | SEN & Secondary Education Recruitment Specialist ✨
Starting at Heart Teaching in 2022 as a Recruiter 🎯, I have worked my way up to Director in 2025, driven by my passion for connecting exceptional educators with the right opportunities. With years of experience in education recruitment, I take a caring and compassionate approach 💙, ensuring that teachers and support staff feel supported and confident throughout their job search.
I specialise in SEN & Secondary school recruitment across Essex & Medway 📍, helping educators find roles that truly match their skills and aspirations. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just beginning your journey, I’m here to guide you through the recruitment process smoothly and successfully 🚀.
Let’s find the perfect school for you! 🤝✨
- Level 2 in Safer Recruitment in Education
- Designated Safeguarding Officer
✨ The Vetting Team – Heart Teaching | Ensuring Quality & Compliance in Education Recruitment ✨
At Heart Teaching, our Vetting Team plays a critical role in ensuring that every educator and support staff member we place is fully compliant, qualified, and ready to make a positive impact in the classroom. As an APSCo Compliance+ accredited team, we uphold the highest standards of recruitment, ensuring that our processes meet the most rigorous compliance and safeguarding requirements 🛡️.
With a focus on thorough background checks, safeguarding procedures, and professional certifications, we work tirelessly to guarantee the highest standards for both our candidates and the schools we partner with. Our team is committed to providing peace of mind to schools, knowing that all candidates undergo a comprehensive vetting process 🔍 to ensure they are qualified, trustworthy, and ready to support students in SEN, mainstream, and PMLD settings.
We are proud to contribute to the safety and success of every school we work with, ensuring that students receive the best education possible from professionals who meet the highest standards 💙✨.
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Achieve your long-term goals
Finding a job through Heart Teaching has a lot of advantages. Firstly, we have built up good relationships with a lot of top schools, giving you exclusive access to their jobs. You’ll also get put forward for positions that you wouldn’t otherwise have heard about. We have a range of candidate services that help you with finding your next career move.
Knowledge & advice
We can provide you with realistic salary levels for your chosen role and advice as to which roles are suited to your skillset. We’ll also help with your CV and modify terminology to ensure your language is consistent with your chosen market.
Access to exclusive jobs
We spend a lot of time networking with our clients to find out about upcoming jobs that do not make it to the mainstream job boards. Therefore, registering with us means that you gain access to exclusive jobs.
Get the best salary offer
We can manage the salary negotiation process on your behalf and potentially get you the salary you want, without damaging the relationship you have with your future employer.
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Let’s chat
If you have any questions, or aren’t sure, get in touch. Whether you are a school looking for your next hire or a candidate looking for your next education job we can help you get on track.
