About Us
Matching the right people with the right roles.
At Education First, we specialise in recruiting high-quality education professionals for schools and education settings across the UK. We support Primary, SEN, and SEMH schools with both temporary (locum) and permanent staffing solutions, helping schools secure reliable professionals who can make an immediate impact.
We understand the importance of finding the right people for the right environments. That’s why we take a relationship-focused approach to recruitment, working closely with schools and candidates to ensure every placement is the right fit professionally and personally.
Whether a school requires emergency cover, long-term support, or permanent hires, our team delivers a responsive, honest, and professional service tailored to the needs of the education sector.
Our Sectors
Primary Education
We provide specialist Primary Education recruitment services for schools across the UK, supplying experienced Primary Teachers, KS1 & KS2 Teachers, Early Years Practitioners, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Cover Supervisors, and Intervention Staff. Whether schools require temporary cover, long-term staffing, or permanent hires, we connect education settings with reliable professionals who make an immediate impact.
Special Educational Needs
Our SEN Education recruitment team supports schools and specialist provisions by placing experienced SEN Teachers, SEN Teaching Assistants, Autism Support Staff, Learning Mentors, Behaviour Support Workers, and Speech & Language Support professionals. We help schools recruit high-quality SEN staff who can support pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs in inclusive and specialist education environments.
SEMH & Alternative Provision
We specialise in SEMH recruitment and Alternative Provision staffing, supporting schools with experienced SEMH Teachers, Behaviour Mentors, Pastoral Support Staff, Youth Workers, Outreach Workers, and Therapeutic Support professionals. Our recruitment solutions help education settings provide consistent support for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Leadership & School Support
We recruit experienced education leadership and school support professionals for schools across the UK, including SENCOs, Assistant Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, School Business Managers, HR & Administration Staff, and Attendance & Inclusion Officers. Our tailored recruitment approach helps schools secure strong leadership and operational support teams.