Recruitment Apprentice

Apprentice Recruiter (Level 3)

Summary

A great opportunity to join our friendly, ethical education recruitment agency. Tara Professional Recruitment supports schools across Shropshire and the Midlands, supplying high-quality teachers and support staff.

As an Apprentice Recruiter, you will support the recruitment team by sourcing and screening candidates, completing compliance checks, and assisting consultants with daily and long-term school bookings. You’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Recruiter Apprenticeship.

What You’ll Do

Most of your apprenticeship will be spent learning on the job, gaining practical recruitment experience.

Key responsibilities include:

Sourcing teachers, teaching assistants and support staff using online platforms
Telephone screening candidates to assess suitability, availability and preferences
Supporting candidates through registration, safeguarding checks and onboarding
Preparing job adverts and candidate profiles
Updating CRM systems accurately and consistently
Assisting consultants with daily and long-term school bookings
Maintaining regular communication with candidates and schools
Handling incoming calls and delivering excellent customer service
Supporting ID checks, compliance documentation and safeguarding processes
Matching candidates to roles based on skills and school requirements
Working collaboratively within a friendly, supportive team
Learning how to independently recruit and manage your own candidate pool
Developing your personal brand as a recruiter and representing the company professionally

Location

Dunbar House
Knights Court
Shrewsbury
SY1 3GA

Training

You will complete a Recruiter Level 3 Apprenticeship, delivered through a partnership between Tara Professional Recruitment and Juniper Training Limited.

This includes structured learning alongside your role, with time allocated away from day-to-day duties to develop professional knowledge and skills.

What You’ll Learn

Level 3 360 Recruiter Apprenticeship Standard
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
English and Maths Functional Skills (if required)
On-the-job development with a dedicated Skills Coach

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths (Grade A*–C or 4–9)

Relevant qualifications or industry experience should be shared, as the apprenticeship can be tailored to prior knowledge.

Skills & Attributes

Strong communication skills
Confident telephone manner
IT and administrative skills
Organisation and time management
Customer care skills
Problem-solving ability
Numeracy and analytical skills
Logical thinking
Team-working approach
Initiative and creativity
Patience and a non-judgemental attitude

About the Employer

Tara Professional Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency supplying teachers and support staff to schools across Shropshire and the Midlands. Known for being friendly, ethical and relationship-driven, Tara focuses on quality, care and long-term partnerships with both schools and candidates.

The team is supportive, energetic and committed to making a positive difference in education.

Company Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Christmas shutdown
Birthday day off
Team treat days out

After the Apprenticeship

Opportunity for a full-time role within the business for a successful apprentice

Application & Contact Details

Please either upload your CV to our website and we will pass any suitable CV's to Juniper or contact Paul at Juniper directly on the details below:

Training Provider Contact:
Juniper Training Limited
Paul Nightingale
📧 Paul.nightingale@junipertraining.co.uk
📞 07395 789959

Reference Code: VAC2000028761

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.