Assistant ICT Technician Apprentice

Summary

An Assistant ICT Technician Apprentice (Level 3) is required to work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to support the school’s computer systems, applications and associated software.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

IT solutions technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 6 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

To support all staff and students in the use of information technology
To spend time in the community of schools to help maintain the ICT equipment
To respond to ‘call outs’ from staff or from the community of schools
To carry out basic electrical testing of computer and audio-visual equipment in accordance with
Health and Safety requirements
To carry out routine maintenance and repair of computer and audio-visual equipment, including replacement of consumables and cleaning
To help with the installation of data projectors, computers, peripherals and software
To assist with the training of staff in the use of ICT
To respond positively to changes in ICT development for the benefit of the school
To help maintain internet facilities and other learning technology for curriculum use
To produce and present support materials for staff and students
To assist the ICT technician

Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school):

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all
Contribute to the overall ethos/work / aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the working hours.

Where you’ll work

Codsall Community High School
Elliotts Lane
Codsall
Staffordshire
WV8 1PQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

TELFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

IT solutions technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Work at any stage of the solution lifecycle.
Interpret client requirements.
Prioritise tasks to work within agreed project plans.
Ensure resources are used efficiently and responsibly.
Design solutions to meet client and business requirements.
Identify technical solutions using creative and critical thinking.
Install hardware or software, either physically or virtually.
Search and use different types of data or information sources.
Test and evaluate performance, functionality, and usability of solutions to ensure compliance with customer and project requirements.
Deploy and implement solutions, supporting change management practices.
Create and maintain documentation in accordance with best practice and organisational requirements.
Support multiple contemporary or legacy solutions to required levels of service.
Apply organisational policies and legislation in relation to security requirements, privacy, and confidentiality.
Communicate using a variety of tools and approaches, adapting language for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Apply continuous professional development CPD to support their own learning, business needs and technical developments.
Work at any stage of the solution lifecycle.
Interpret client requirements.
Prioritise tasks to work within agreed project plans.
Ensure resources are used efficiently and responsibly.
Design solutions to meet client and business requirements.
Identify technical solutions using creative and critical thinking.
Install hardware or software, either physically or virtually.
Search and use different types of data or information sources.
Test and evaluate performance, functionality, and usability of solutions to ensure compliance with customer and project requirements.
Deploy and implement solutions, supporting change management practices.
Create and maintain documentation in accordance with best practice and organisational requirements.
Support multiple contemporary or legacy solutions to required levels of service.
Apply organisational policies and legislation in relation to security requirements, privacy, and confidentiality.
Communicate using a variety of tools and approaches, adapting language for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Apply continuous professional development CPD to support their own learning, business needs and technical developments.

Your training plan

IT Solutions Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Day release at Telford College
Mentor on site
Accessor visitors

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Consider working in a school environment and being able to understand safeguarding.

About this company

Codsall Community High School is a thriving school and oversubscribed school with over 1,000 students. The school is situated in the attractive South Staffordshire village of Codsall on the outskirts of Wolverhampton. The school aims are summarised as “Ambition, Altruism and Achievement.” Ambition - because we believe that every child should have the ambition to be the very best they can be and set their sights high. Altruism - because we believe that being kind to each other and putting others before yourself are essential elements of a well-rounded and positive member of society. Achievement - because our goal must be to ensure every student in our care achieves what they are capable of. We also have a sharp focus on discipline and endeavour. Our classroom rules are simple. Students must ensure that they give 100% effort in every lesson and that they do nothing to interrupt the learning of others. There is no success without hard work and we strive to create an environment and culture where hard work is rewarded and recognised regularly. I hope you will join us and be part of our continuing success story.

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After this apprenticeship

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

Amy Walker

amy.walker@telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952642329

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311916.

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