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 CVs to Juniper to follow up your application.
Training Provider Contact
Juniper Training Limited
Paul Nightingale
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