IT Apprentice

Beal High School

Ilford (2 available locations)

Closes in 24 days (Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 August 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a proactive and analytical IT Apprentice to join our busy and dynamic team supporting a diverse range of networking and server infrastructures. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a wider ranging knowledge, experience and interest in other technologies.

Wage

£14,976 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

  • To provide an effective and efficient IT service for the efficient conduct of the Beacon Multi-Academy Trust
  • Server, network, Mac and PC (laptops and desktops) support
  • Creating and updating documentation and processes
  • Maintenance and management of IT hardware on a day to day basis
  • Software support and troubleshooting
  • Backup management, including data restoration
  • Creation and management of user accounts using Active Directory
  • Logging issues and tickets using a Helpdesk System
  • Liaising with second and third line support to resolve issues • Prompt response and resolution of support calls

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:

  • Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, IG4 5LP
  • Harbourer Road, Ilford, IG6 3TN

Training

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

Training provider

NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

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

This apprenticeship is delivered as a day release at our campus in Stratford, E15 please make sure you can travel to both the employer and college. 

  • Level 3 Informations Communication Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Behaviour, Skills and Knowledge

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • English (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills

Other requirements

This is an office based role in IG4 and IG6, please check your journey before applying. Please note that if you have a Level 3 IT qualification you will be ineligible for this role.

About this employer

Our open culture ensures that all Trust staff and students are motivated and supported to develop their own skills, supporting each other to be their very best to provide an exceptional educational experience.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • There is an opportunity to secure a permanent position after successfully completing the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045941.

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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm)