Welcome to System People
At System People, we connect schools, nurseries and individuals with the people and opportunities they need to thrive. Whether you’re looking for high-quality supply staff, searching for your next role in education, or interested in Early Years and Teaching Assistant apprenticeships, our friendly, local team is here to help. With years of experience supporting schools and early years settings across Cumbria, we pride ourselves on providing a personal, responsive service that puts people first.
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Education Apprenticeships
Recruiting great people into education and childcare can be challenging. That’s where our apprenticeship programmes help. We support schools, nurseries and early years providers to recruit, train and develop new staff through fully funded apprenticeships at both Level 2, Level 3 andLevel 5. Whether you’re looking for a Teaching Assistant or an Early Years Practitioner, we help you find the right candidate and deliver high-quality, workplace-based training to develop their skills and confidence. Our local team takes care of the recruitment process, funding, enrolment and ongoing support — making apprenticeships simple and effective for your organisation.
Grow Your Team:
- Funded training (Government-funded with little or no cost to employers)
- Recruitment support to help you find the right person
- Ongoing support from our experienced team throughout the apprenticeship
- Develop home-grown talent and strengthen your team
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Looking for Work in Schools or Nurseries?
If you’re looking for flexible, rewarding work in schools or early years settings, we can help. Whether you’re an experienced teacher, teaching assistant, nursery practitioner, or just starting your career, we offer a variety of opportunities across Cumbria and surrounding areas. You can choose assignments that fit around your life – from daily cover to longer-term placements – with full support from our friendly, experienced team. We take care of finding suitable placements, handling paperwork, and providing ongoing guidance, so you can focus on doing the job you love.
Why choose us?
- Flexible work to fit your lifestyle
- Daily, short-term and long-term placements available
- Opportunities in schools, nurseries, SEND settings and more
- Friendly local team to support you
- Easy registration process
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Flexible Supply Staff
We understand how important it is to have reliable, high-quality staff available when you need them. That’s why we provide schools, nurseries and early years settings with fully vetted and experienced supply teachers, teaching assistants, SEND staff, cover supervisors, nursery practitioners and admin support. Whether you need cover for a day, a term, or longer, our local team responds quickly and works closely with you to ensure the best fit for your setting. We take care of all compliance, safeguarding, and admin – so you can focus on delivering great education and care.
We can support with:
- Supply Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND staff, Nursery Practitioners, Cover Supervisors & Admin Support
- Fully vetted and referenced candidates
- Fast, responsive service – cover when you need it
- Dedicated account manager for ongoing support
- Simple, efficient booking process
- All safeguarding and compliance managed
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Education Apprenticeships for Individuals
Start Your Career In Education
If you’re passionate about working with children and want to build a career in education or childcare, an apprenticeship is a great way to start. You’ll earn while you learn, gaining practical experience in a real workplace alongside expert training and support. We offer Early Years and Teaching Assistant apprenticeships, giving you the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications while developing your skills and confidence. Our friendly team will guide you through the whole process – from finding the right placement to completing your qualification.
Why Choose an Apprenticeship?
- Earn while you learn
- Work towards nationally recognised qualifications
- Hands-on experience in real settings
- Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator & Teaching Assistant pathways
- Ongoing support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship
- Great career prospects in childcare and education