The South West Apprenticeship Company

The South West Apprenticeship Company Award winning Apprentice Recruitment & Employment Agency, we recruit, employ & mentor your apprentice We help you to reach achieve your career aspirations.

The South West Apprenticeship Company is committed to successfully matching apprentices applicants to employers, providing support and guidance every step of the way. Real Jobs. Real Career. Real Salary.

Could an apprentice help your business grow?This UK Small Business Week, we’re encouraging more SMEs to explore how appr...
05/06/2026

Could an apprentice help your business grow?

This UK Small Business Week, we’re encouraging more SMEs to explore how apprenticeships can support:
✔ Business growth
✔ Staff capacity
✔ Future skills
✔ Succession planning
✔ Recruitment challenges

At SWAC, we work with employers who are completely new to apprenticeships as well as organisations looking for a more flexible approach.

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Could this work for our business?”

- we’d be happy to have a conversation.
Because investing in talent doesn’t require a huge organisation.
Sometimes it just starts with one opportunity.

📩 Get in touch to learn more about apprenticeships with SWAC.
[email protected]

04/06/2026

Small businesses are some of the BEST places to complete an apprenticeship.
Here are a few myths we hear all the time 👇

Want to know more about how we can support you? Contact us!
www.theswac.org.uk

Behind every apprenticeship is a real story of growth 🌱One of the things we love most about working with small businesse...
03/06/2026

Behind every apprenticeship is a real story of growth 🌱

One of the things we love most about working with small businesses is seeing the confidence apprentices build when they become part of a close-knit team.

From answering phones on day one…
to leading tasks independently months later…
the transformation can be incredible.

For employers, apprentices often bring:
✔ Fresh ideas
✔ Enthusiasm
✔ Digital confidence
✔ Long-term potential

For apprentices, SMEs offer hands-on experience that’s hard to replicate elsewhere.

Small businesses don’t just employ apprentices.
They help shape futures.

Want to know more about how we can support you? Contact us!
www.theswac.org.uk

Too Busy to Hire?What’s the biggest recruitment challenge facing your business right now?Small businesses often tell us ...
02/06/2026

Too Busy to Hire?
What’s the biggest recruitment challenge facing your business right now?

Small businesses often tell us the same thing:
“We need help.”
“We’re stretched.”
“We don’t have time to recruit.”

That’s exactly why apprenticeships work.

An apprentice can support day-to-day operations while developing into a skilled, long-term member of the team.
At SWAC, we support employers through recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing apprentice support - making apprenticeships manageable for busy SMEs.

You focus on your business.
We help with the rest.

Sometimes the right apprentice doesn’t just fill a gap…
they become part of the future of your organisation.

Want to know more about how we can support you? Contact us!
www.theswac.org.uk

This UK Small Business Week, we are celebrating the incredible SMEs that keep our communities, schools, charities, and l...
01/06/2026

This UK Small Business Week, we are celebrating the incredible SMEs that keep our communities, schools, charities, and local economies thriving 💙

At the South West Apprenticeship Company Limited (SWAC), we see every day how small businesses create BIG opportunities.

Many employers think apprenticeships are only for large organisations, but some of the best apprenticeship experiences happen in small, supportive businesses where apprentices gain real responsibility, confidence, and hands-on skills from day one.

Whether it’s a school, office, nursery, engineering firm, or local business, apprenticeships help organisations grow talent while growing capacity.

And the best part? You don’t need a huge HR department to make it happen - that’s where SWAC comes in.

www.theswac.org.uk

📣 NEW APPRENTICESHIP VACANCY 📣Looking for your first step into the world of business? 👀We have an exciting opportunity f...
18/05/2026

📣 NEW APPRENTICESHIP VACANCY 📣

Looking for your first step into the world of business? 👀

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Apprentice in Gloucester! 🎉
✨ Earn while you learn
✨ Gain real office experience
✨ Achieve a Level 3 qualification
✨ Work in a supportive team environment

💷 £20,800 salary
📍 Gloucester (GL1 5RZ)
📅 Start Date: June 2026

You’ll be helping with:
📞 Calls & emails
😊 Reception duties
💻 Admin tasks
🎓 Supporting learners & tutors
🗂 Using IT systems and organising information

We’re looking for someone who is:
✔ Friendly
✔ Motivated
✔ Reliable
✔ Organised
✔ Ready to learn!

⏳ Don’t miss out — applications close Tuesday 26 May 2026.
Apply here:
Administration Apprentice J3474 – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

💛 Feel-Good Friday 💛Being an apprentice can sometimes feel like spinning plates 🎓💼💸You’re learning on the job, studying,...
15/05/2026

💛 Feel-Good Friday 💛
Being an apprentice can sometimes feel like spinning plates 🎓💼💸

You’re learning on the job, studying, trying to remember passwords for 17 different systems, figuring out professional emails, managing money… and somehow still expected to drink enough water and get 8 hours sleep 😅

So, here’s your reminder this Friday:
✔ You do not need to have everything sorted immediately
✔ It’s okay to ask questions at work
✔ Taking breaks helps productivity - it doesn’t mean you’re lazy
✔ A bad day does not mean you’re failing
✔ Small progress still counts

A few practical things that can genuinely help:
💡 Use a to-do list instead of trying to remember everything
💡 Plan study time in small chunks rather than cramming
💡 Speak to someone early if you’re struggling
💡 Don’t compare yourself to others - everyone adjusts differently
💡 Celebrate the little wins (even surviving a busy week counts!)

Apprenticeships are a big step, especially if it’s your first professional role. Be patient with yourself while you learn and grow 🌱

You’re doing better than you think 💛

💛 Wellbeing Wednesday 💛Midweek check-in: how are you actually feeling right now?Not the “I’m fine” answer - the real one...
13/05/2026

💛 Wellbeing Wednesday 💛

Midweek check-in: how are you actually feeling right now?
Not the “I’m fine” answer - the real one.

Apprenticeships can be a lot to juggle. You’re learning new skills, adapting to a workplace, studying in your own time, and trying to keep everything moving forward all at once.

So today is just a gentle reminder to pause and reset a little 🌿

Here are a few small things that can genuinely help during busy weeks:
🧠 Break your day into smaller chunks — don’t try to do everything at once
📱 Step away from screens for even 5–10 minutes when you can
💬 Talk things through if something feels heavy or confusing
📝 Write down what’s actually urgent (and what can wait)
🚶 Move your body — even a short walk helps clear your head
😌 Lower the pressure — “good enough” is still progress

And if things feel overwhelming, you’re not expected to figure it all out alone. Support is part of the journey, not an extra.

Be kind to yourself this week — you’re learning as you go, and that counts 💛

🍎 Start Your Career in Education with a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship in Liverpool! 🍎We are excited to b...
13/05/2026

🍎 Start Your Career in Education with a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship in Liverpool! 🍎

We are excited to be recruiting for a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice to join a warm and welcoming Catholic primary school in Liverpool, supporting children in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive in the classroom. 💛
📍 Liverpool (L3 8HY)
📅 Start Date: September 2026
⏰ 32.5 hours per week
🎓 Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
💷 £pro-rata salary (paid throughout school holidays)

You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting:
✔ Classroom learning
✔ Small group activities
✔ Safeguarding & wellbeing
✔ SEND support
✔ Enrichment activities & school trips
✔ Positive behaviour and learner engagement

We’re looking for someone who is:
✨ Reliable
✨ Enthusiastic
✨ Caring
✨ Honest & professional

Essential requirements:
📚 GCSE English & Maths Grade 4/C or above
✅ Willing to complete a DBS check

This is more than just a job - it’s the beginning of a rewarding career supporting young learners to achieve their potential.

📩 Apply now before applications close on Wednesday 20 May 2026!
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000030076
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3rd Floor, Alexandra Warehouse, West Quays
Gloucester
GL12LG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441452733962

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