Recruitment Apprentice

Apprentice Recruiter (Level 3)

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 apply and if shortlisted we will pass any suitable CV's to Juniper to follow up your application

Training Provider Contact:
Juniper Training Limited
Paul Nightingale