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
