Ewloe Green Primary – ICT Support Apprentice Opportunity

ICT Support Apprentice

16-30 hours per week

£129.00 per week

Support the Pupils by:

• Ensuring that, as far as possible, pupils are not exposed to inappropriate materials on the internet
• Working with staff, parents and pupils to promote safe use of ICT equipment and sites at school and at home
• Support in the identification of software and hardware that can aid children with specific educational needs
• Maintaining Alternative Augmentative Communication devices e.g. adding vocabulary, updating system etc in collaboration with Speech and Language Therapist

Support the Teachers by:

• Preparing hall and classrooms for ICT activities as appropriate
• Delivering small group sessions using mobile devices to support digital literacy skills.
• Supporting teachers in planning and preparation and production of ICT based resources

Support the School by:

• Being aware of and following all school policies and procedures, in particular policies relating to the use of ICT equipment and sites
• Contribute to maintenance of the school web site and ensuring that information is accessible and up to date
• Working with ICT staff to support delivery of the ICT action plan linked to required investment to ensure that ICT equipment meets the needs of the curriculum

Maintenance of resources:

• Ensure mobile devices are put on charge and securely stored overnight
• Ensure that ICT equipment is put away appropriately and in working order
• Ensure the photocopiers are well stocked and in good working order
• Ensure computers are in good working order

• An eagerness to learn
• Reliable and good time keeping
• Good organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• A background / interest in ICT devices and uses
• Basic knowledge of ICT systems
• Understand the safeguarding and behaviour policy and their role within these policies
• Smart appearance
• Professional attitude
• A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required
• Ambitious and hard working
• Desire to be a positive role model to young people

The post holder is required to carry out duties of an apprentice ICT Technician; to support with the maintenance of the school’s ICT resource for safe, effective use by pupils and staff.

• Resolve basic problems associated with operating systems, networks, software, hardware, printers etc around the school
• Record support requests, outcomes and time taken in the support log
• Maintain the school mobile devices, installing apps, organise laptop trolleys etc
• Undergo any training linked to the development of ICT across the school
• To liaise with schools contracted ICT support service

Qualifications Required

GCSE English – C

GCSE Maths – C