IT Apprentice

The Co-operative Academies Trust

Manchester (M11 3BS)

Closes in 26 days (Friday 27 February 2026)

Posted on 30 January 2026

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Summary

Academy IT Support staff are responsible for providing day to day IT support to the chosen academy, including maintaining hardware and software used by staff and pupils, assisting and informing about the use of IT within the academy as required.

• Wage:

  £25,989 a year

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• Training course: Information communications technician (level 3)
• Hours: Days and shifts to be confirmed.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Friday 6 March 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 5 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

• Technical IT support: Assist with the secure and safe set up/installation of new equipment, software, hardware, peripherals, upgrades and components. Mark equipment, hardware and peripherals with security codes as necessary. Set up equipment such as laptops, data projectors, interactive whiteboards, sound systems and other specialist IT equipment, ensuring that systems are ready for use and operating correctly. Provide information and assistance for teachers, pupils and other members of staff on the basic use and setting up of computer equipment, software and procedures. Understand IT acceptable use and e-Safeguarding policies and communicate to others as needed.
• Server & network support: Maintain standard network cabling. Perform basic diagnostic and recovery routines on network equipment. Follow detailed instructions to configure network clients including allocating required software and connecting to the correct server. Support the academy in adopting the Trust’s “cloud first” mindset. Perform checks to ensure that broadband connectivity is maintained.
• Maintenance: Undertake maintenance tasks and duties according to a defined schedule. Update the academy’s intranet and internal systems by uploading pages and files. Support the academy in the use of MIS systems and data transfer. Assist with the diagnosis and resolution of basic PC, printer, peripheral & software faults, including maintenance of software applications. Carry out any basic disk management on file servers and workstations, restoring data as necessary and operating specific back-up procedures. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of electronic mail accounts. Ensure that basic safety and security checks are carried out and escalate problems to the appropriate person, as per the relevant procedure.
• Administration: Complete straightforward administrative tasks associated with the role. Assist in the maintenance of an up-to-date inventory of IT assets in academy. Receive and check deliveries and associated invoices, notify the appropriate person of any discrepancies. Record loans of IT equipment. Replace consumables and monitor usage in IT areas.
• IT resource and service management: Analyse any process or technical issues, monitor and take corrective action on services as per documented operational procedures. Keep up to date with assigned tickets in the Service Desk system, updating, communicating status and closing as appropriate. Ensure that any assigned incidents and problems are fully addressed in line with service levels. Promote, seek opportunities for, and deliver continual service improvement. Escalation of incidents and requests as required within agreed Service Levels. Support procurement of IT related products and services.

Where you'll work

Co-op Connell College
301 Alan Turing Way
Manchester
M11 3BS

Training

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

Training provider

QA LIMITED

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

Training schedule

Why choose our Cloud Network Specialist apprenticeship?

QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship provides a solid foundation in installing network cabling and hardware. A Cloud Network Specialist’s role is both desk-based and involves visits to clients' premises to resolve issues. Apart from installing network cabling and hardware, they may also be required to assist in the deployment and management of cloud-based services.

QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

• Follow a cloud-first curriculum, covering on-premise and cloud-enabled networking
• Learn about core networking principles, including network addressing, cloud, virtualisation and security
• Understand the principles, hardware, protocols and services that form part of on-premise, cloud and hybrid network architectures
• Train with QA – the largest and leading provider for both Microsoft and AWS training
• Learn technical content that aligns to, and is relevant to, employers and the market
• Learn about DevOps methodologies and the fundamentals of databases and data migration

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• 3 of any subject (grade 4+ (A* - C))
• Maths & English (grade 3+ (D or 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
• Team working

About this employer

To meet the increasing demand for SEND provision within Bradford, Co-op Academy Delius are looking for motivated and enthusiastic SNTAs to join our team. Co-op Academy Delius is a high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2-11 years with a range of complex educational and medical needs. More details about the school are available at: https://delius.coopacademies.co.uk/

Company benefits

A range of exciting benefits are available!

After this apprenticeship

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

QA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011973.

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Closes in 26 days (Friday 27 February 2026)

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