IT Analyst Apprentice

Summary

Your role will focus on providing day-to-day technical support to students, staff, and faculty, helping to ensure a smooth and effective use of technology across teaching, learning, and school operations.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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£22k - £25k p/a

Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm). Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 23 June 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

As part of the IT Services team, a core support function within TASIS England, you will work under the guidance of the IT Manager as one of five team members. Your role will focus on providing day to day technical support to students, staff, and faculty, helping to ensure a smooth and effective use of technology across teaching, learning, and school operations.

This is a hands-on learning opportunity where you will build foundational skills in device support, service desk operations, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for basic IT issues (password resets, login problems, printer issues etc.)
Record and update support tickets in the helpdesk system
Set up and assist with laptops, tablets, printers, projectors and classroom AV equipment
Perform simple troubleshooting of WiFi connectivity and software issues
Help prepare new devices by applying pre-set images or installing standard apps
Assist in checking equipment loans and returns
Shadow and support senior team members on more complex tasks
Assist in documenting IT systems, maintaining inventory records, and updating user guides, via our helpdesk.

What You Will Learn

Customer service and communication skills in an IT context
Basics of hardware, common operating systems (Windows, macOS, ChromeOS)
Understanding the role of an IT helpdesk and ticket management
Device lifecycle basics, setup, support, and decommissioning
Introduction to software like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, JAMF, PaperCut, and Meraki WiFi
Learn foundational networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS)

Where you'll work

Coldharbour Lane Thorpe
Surrey
TW20 8TE

Training

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

College or training organisation

JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task
Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.
Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures
Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux
Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times
Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements
Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely
Test and evaluate network environments
Monitor performance and usage of a network
Deploy applications on a network
Set up storage and data access for staff
Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network
Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance
Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls
Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely
Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.
Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.
Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.
Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy
Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task

Your training plan

Information Communication Level 3 (ICT) Apprenticeship Standard
You will also receive full training and support from the Just IT Apprenticeship team to increase your skills
Your training will include gaining a Level 3 ICT qualifications

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE 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
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Passion for ICT
Motivated
Hard-working
Hardware and software

About this company

At TASIS England, we nurture and challenge every student by fostering their aspirations and helping them realize their full potential. By developing the intellectual curiosity of each student, the School encourages a life-long love of learning. Beyond the academic pursuit of knowledge, we are dedicated to encouraging each student to take responsibility for their learning through programs that promote strength of character, a commitment to community service, and an appreciation for beauty. Our Upper School International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement (AP) exam results are consistently strong. Our students are well prepared both academically and emotionally to go on to study at some of the best universities in the world. TASIS England is a member of the Independent Schools Association and subject to inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the leading UK and overseas independent school inspectorate. The School is also inspected and accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges and the Council of International Schools. Read the most recent inspection and accreditation reports here.

After this apprenticeship

Career progression opportunities
Possibility to secure a full-time position after successful completion of apprenticeship

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