IT Technician Apprentice
LIFT SCHOOLS
Clacton-On-Sea, Frinton-On-Sea, Walton On The Naze
Closes in 10 days (Sunday 9 August 2026)
Posted on 29 July 2026
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Summary
Start your career in tech. Grow with Lift Schools. This is a development opportunity for someone who is curious, motivated, and ready to build a career in IT. As an IT technician apprentice, you will learn on the job while supporting our schools and central teams with the technology that helps children thrive in every classroom, every day.
- Wage
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£25,949 a year
- Training course
- IT solutions technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, hours to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- Positions available
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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
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues
- Support Windows, Apple and Chrome devices
- Install and configure new equipment and software
- Help maintain audio-visual equipment and classroom technology
- Support systems including telephony, visitor management and CCTV
- Keep accurate records using our IT service management system
- Travel between our local schools to provide on-site technical support
- Deliver excellent customer service to colleagues across our schools
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Pathfields Road, Clacton-On-Sea, CO15 3JL
- Rochford Way, Frinton-On-Sea, CO13 0AZ
- Elm Tree Avenue, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8TE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LIFT SCHOOLS
Training course
IT solutions technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
You will work towards a Level 3 IT Solutions Technician apprenticeship, typically over around 21 months (depending on your experience and qualifications).
You will receive:
- A dedicated trainer who meets with you every two weeks
- Regular progress reviews and on-site observations
- Time built into your week for off-the-job learning (20% training time)
- Support to complete Maths and English functional skills, if needed
This is a practical, hands-on role where you will build confidence, technical skills, and professional experience from day one.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
- Curiousity
About this employer
Who is Lift Schools? Lift Schools is made up of 59 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential. Our mission: 1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. 2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. 3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
https://www.liftschools.org/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
+ Well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- This is an exciting opportunity to be in a real job, with real variety, from day one whilst working towards a qualification
- Potential to secure permanent positions within our central services team
- Transferable skills: Develop technical, problem-solving, and communication skills that will help you thrive in a range of industries, not just education
- Opportunities for specialist roles, such as IT support technician, network engineer, or systems analyst
- Possibility to progress to senior roles, including IT manager or project leader
- Commitment to supporting your professional growth and career ambitions at Lift Schools
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LIFT SCHOOLS
Talent Team
recruitment@liftschools.org
02039475689
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045253.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Sunday 9 August 2026)
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