SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICE

EXPECT BEST LTD

POOLE (BH15 3AP)

Closes in 30 days (Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 September 2025

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Summary

We’re looking for a motivated Apprentice Web Designer to join our friendly team. You’ll get hands-on experience designing websites, working with HTML, CSS, WordPress, and learning all things UI, UX and eCommerce. You’ll be involved in real client projects and supported by experienced designers and developers every step of the way.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 30 October 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

What you’ll need:

  • A passion for design and the web
  • Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS (bonus if you've used WordPress or design tools)
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions and get stuck in

Job role:

  • Website quality assurance & browser/device testing - post initial build, it is important that we check back over our work, comparing against the designs and testing all functionality, responsiveness and browser compatibility
  • Content Integration - Some projects require us to add the client's content (imagery, text etc...) and layout all the pages as needed within the CMS
  • Content Migration (Import/Export) - Most projects will require the importing of certain content from a source (existing website) such as products, reviews, blog post etc.
  • Frontend Development - Turning designs into functioning and responsive web components/templates (HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript and jQuery)
  • Basic Backend Development - Field creation and mapping to templates (Basics of PHP)  

Why join Expect Best:

  • Real-world experience from day one
  • Supportive team and mentoring
  • Creative, relaxed office culture
  • Genuine progression opportunities

Where you'll work

UNIT 9
VIRAGE BUSINESS PARK
132-134 STANLEY GREEN ROAD
POOLE
BH15 3AP

Training

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

Training provider

JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Software developer (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • create logical and maintainable code
  • develop effective user interfaces
  • link code to data sets
  • test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
  • conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
  • identify and create test scenarios
  • apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
  • create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
  • create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
  • build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
  • apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
  • follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
  • follow testing frameworks and methodologies
  • follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
  • communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • apply algorithms, logic and data structures
  • interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
  • create logical and maintainable code
  • develop effective user interfaces
  • link code to data sets
  • test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
  • conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
  • identify and create test scenarios
  • apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
  • create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
  • create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
  • build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
  • apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
  • follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
  • follow testing frameworks and methodologies
  • follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
  • communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • apply algorithms, logic and data structures
  • interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements

Training schedule

  • Software Development Level 4 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 4 Software qualifications

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C and above)
  • Math (grade 4/C and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

We are a small but dynamic digital marketing agency that specialises in SEO, content marketing, and social media management for our clients. Our team is comprised of experienced digital marketers who are passionate about delivering measurable results and helping our clients grow their businesses. We are currently seeking an Apprentice SEO Specialist to join our team and learn the ropes of SEO and digital marketing.

https://expectbest.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and profitable career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343978.

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Closes in 30 days (Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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