Level 3 IT Solutions Technician Apprenticeship – Regency High School

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

Worcester (WR4 9JL)

Closes in 8 days (Saturday 31 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 January 2026


Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated IT Solutions Technician Apprentice to join our team and support our school. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for IT, a proactive mindset, and a desire to make a meaningful impact in an educational environment.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
IT solutions technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8am – 4pm and Friday 8am – 3:30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 February 2026

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the ICT Network Manager in the day-to-day operation, oversight, and development of the school’s IT systems.
  • Provide first-line technical support to staff and students, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.
  • Diagnose technical issues, explore multiple solutions, and implement effective resolutions.
  • Install, configure, repair, replace, and maintain PC and network hardware, peripherals, and software as directed.
  • Build, rebuild, and maintain workstations, replacing faulty components and logging warranty or repair calls as required.
  • Set up, configure, and support IT equipment for assemblies, presentations, meetings, and school events.
  • Maintain accurate helpdesk records, logging all support requests and actions taken, and complete routine IT administration tasks.
  • Monitor and replenish paper and toner supplies for photocopiers, log copier usage, and report low stock levels.
  • In the absence of the ICT Network Manager, liaise with external support providers to resolve server or infrastructure issues, including hardware maintenance and system restoration from backups.
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people, in line with school policies and statutory requirements.

Where you'll work

Carnforth Drive
Worcester
WR4 9JL

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Training course

IT solutions technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

  • Study towards a relevant qualification, IT Solutions Technician Diploma.
  • On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
  • Regular review meetings to track progress and development.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)

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
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider – 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this employer

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

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After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009596.

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Closes in 8 days (Saturday 31 January 2026 at 11:59pm)