IT Apprentice
Barnsley College is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic IT Apprentice to join our dynamic IT Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Information Technology.
Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the installation and configuration of computer operating systems, applications, and hardware.
- Provide first-line technical support to staff and students via phone, email, and ticketing systems.
- Perform basic troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network issues under supervision.
- Maintain accurate records of IT assets, deployments, and service requests.
- Support the Service Desk team in resolving incidents and escalating complex issues when necessary.
- Prepare and set up IT equipment for classrooms, offices, and events.
- Follow College IT policies and procedures to ensure data security and compliance.
- Keep up to date with industry developments and actively participate in training sessions.
Training
Possible Career Routes upon completion:
- IT Support Technician / Service Desk Analyst.
- Network Technician / Junior Network Engineer.
- Cybersecurity Support Technician.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- BARNSLEY COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 4th January 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Desired)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Desired)
About the Employer
Barnsley College
We are an outstanding further education college. With a wide range of over 300 courses covering subjects from Animal Care, Business and Catering, to Forensics, Motorsport and Performing Arts, our campuses offer purpose-built accommodation for each subject to ensure that our students are learning in industry-standard facilities that reflect the environment you will work in after finishing your studies.
- Company
- Barnsley College
- Location
- Church Street, Barnsley, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,918.80 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Barnsley College
- Location
- Church Street, Barnsley, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,918.80 a year
- Posted