Education recruitment across Essex, London and the UK
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Education and SEND recruitment in Essex

Placing people. Shaping futures.

We connect passionate teachers, support staff and specialists with schools and settings that need them, from day-to-day supply to permanent roles, with safeguarding at the heart of every placement.

31 live vacancies Send us your CV I need staff for my school
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Fully vettedEnhanced DBS and KCSIE checks
Paid weeklyOn supply placements
  • 20+ yearsin education recruitment
  • KCSIE compliantvetting on every candidate
  • Specialist SENDand SEMH division
  • Weekly payfor supply staff
  • A dedicated consultantfor every candidate

How can we help?

Whichever side of the classroom door you're on

We take the time to understand what you need, then find the right fit. For today, and for the future.

For candidates

Find a role where you can thrive

Day-to-day supply, long-term placements and permanent posts, with a consultant who's on your side from your first call.

  • Teachers
  • Teaching assistants
  • SEND and SEMH
  • Therapists
  • Residential care
Working with Bright Futures
For schools

Safe, reliable staff when you need them

From an early-morning absence call to a hard-to-fill permanent post, we send vetted people who are ready to make a difference.

  • Ad hoc supply
  • Long-term cover
  • Permanent recruitment
  • Partnership agreements
Our school services

Latest vacancies

Roles we're recruiting for now

A snapshot of our live roles across Essex, London and beyond.

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SEMH SchoolPermanent

SEMH Class Teacher – SEMH Specialist School

  • Chelmsford
  • Full Time
  • Start: ASAP

Bright Futures Recruitment is seeking experienced Secondary Teachers in English, Maths, Humanities or PSHE for a specialist therapeutic SEND/SEMH school in Chelmsford, Essex. A fantastic opportunity to support young people with complex needs in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

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SecondaryLong term

MFL Teacher (French and Spanish)

  • Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
  • Full time
  • Start: ASAP

A well-respected, Ofsted Good secondary school needs a French and/or Spanish teacher, with the chance of a permanent post.

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SEMH SchoolLong term

SEMH Teaching Assistant

  • Thurrock, Essex
  • Full time
  • Excellent rates (long-term supply)

Work one-to-one with pupils aged 11 to 16 at a brand-new, purpose-built SEMH school. Strong chance of a permanent post.

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Speech and language therapistsPermanent

Speech and Language Therapist

  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • Full time
  • Up to £45,000 a year, depending on experience

Join the therapy team at an Ofsted Outstanding therapeutic school, with Vitality healthcare and a MacBook.

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Teaching assistantsLong term

Teaching Assistant, Special School

  • Braintree, Essex
  • Full time
  • Start: ASAP

Support pupils aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism. Driving licence essential.

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SEMH SchoolPermanent

Head of School, Therapeutic Setting

  • Essex
  • Full time
  • Salary dependent on experience

Lead a small, nurturing, trauma-informed school for children and young people with SEMH needs.

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Roles we recruit for

Every role a school, setting or home relies on

Teachers across every age range and subject, support staff, specialists and the people behind the scenes.

Teachers

Qualified teachers for every age range, subject and setting, ECTs welcome.

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Primary

Class teachers and support staff for nursery, infant and junior schools.

3 live roles

Secondary

Subject teachers from KS3 to sixth form, ECTs welcome.

5 live roles

SEND School / PRU

Teachers and support staff for special schools and pupil referral units.

2 live roles

SEMH School

Teachers, TAs and leaders for SEMH and therapeutic schools.

8 live roles

HLTAs

Higher level teaching assistants who teach, cover and lead interventions.

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Teaching assistants

Classroom and one-to-one support across all settings.

1 live role

Learning support assistants

Targeted one-to-one and small group support.

2 live roles

Cover supervisors

Keep learning on track when teachers are away.

1 live role

Speech and language therapists

SALTs supporting communication in schools and specialist settings.

3 live roles

Occupational therapists

OTs supporting sensory, motor and life skills for pupils.

1 live role

Residential children's homes

Support workers and managers for children's homes.

4 live roles

Other school roles

Caretakers, office staff, invigilators and more.

1 live role

Vetting and safeguarding

The safety of every child comes first

We follow the latest Department for Education guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), so every candidate we put forward meets the highest safeguarding standards.

For your peace of mind, schools receive a detailed vetting form confirming every check we've completed on each candidate.

How we vet candidates

  • Comprehensive background and identity checks
  • Right to work verification
  • Enhanced DBS and barred list checks
  • Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) and Education Workforce Council (EWC) checks
  • Overseas police checks, where applicable
  • Verification of qualifications
  • References covering recent employment
  • Assessment of professional suitability
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20+years placing education staff

Our commitment

Brighter futures start with the right people in the right places

At Bright Futures Recruitment we're passionate about supporting education professionals at every stage of their journey. Our mission is to help you find work that matches your skills and ambitions, and lets you thrive and make a real difference.

We partner with all types of schools, from Essex, Kent and London to the Midlands and the North. Our specialist SEND division supports schools and professionals who work with children and young people with additional needs.

  • Caring consultants who take time to understand you
  • Practical advice and genuine encouragement, every step of the way
  • Relationships that last beyond a single placement
About Bright Futures Our SEND division

Getting started

From first call to first day

Registering with us is simple, and we'll support you all the way through.

  1. 1

    Register

    Send us your CV, or call the team for a quick chat about what you're looking for.

  2. 2

    Talk to us

    Your consultant gets to know your experience, goals and the kind of school you'll love.

  3. 3

    Compliance

    We complete your checks, and can help you apply for an enhanced DBS if you need one.

  4. 4

    Start work

    You're placed in the right setting, paid weekly, and we stay in touch throughout.

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What people say

100%

of people who have reviewed us on Facebook recommend Bright Futures Recruitment.

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“Karla is a dedicated consultant who goes above and beyond for her clients. She found the perfect role for me, taking into consideration my personality, experience and lifestyle. She was around to answer my many questions at all times of day, with lots of patience and understanding. Thank you Karla, for helping me find a career that I love!”
MMargarita S
Learning Support Assistant , via Email, October 2026
“Karla is a fantastic agent who always holds the needs of both parties in high regard. She has secured me two roles for me that have fast tracked my career progression. She will make herself availble under for urgent matters even if it inconveniences herself. I highly recommend her to any person looking for a change of position.”
KKyle R
SEND Science Lead , via Email, October 2026

Where we work

Rooted in Essex, working across the UK

Most of our schools and settings are across Essex and east London, and we place staff with partner schools throughout the UK.

Browse jobs by area

  • Basildon
  • Southend-on-Sea
  • Leigh-on-Sea
  • Hockley
  • Chelmsford
  • Colchester
  • Braintree
  • Witham
  • Thurrock
  • Harlow
  • Romford
  • Shoeburyness
  • Redbridge
  • Ipswich
  • London and Kent
  • Hertfordshire
  • The Midlands and the North

Useful information

Resources for education professionals

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Teacher pay scales

Main, upper and leadership pay ranges for England, including London.

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DBS Update Service

Keep your certificate up to date and take it from role to role.

How it works

TA courses

Recognised qualifications for supporting teaching and learning.

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FAQs

Registering, DBS checks, getting paid and the support you'll get.

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From the blog

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Ready for your next role?

Send us your CV and a friendly consultant will be in touch to talk through what you're looking for. Prefer to talk now? Call the team on 01268 205620.

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