Apprentice IT and Digital Support Technician J3508

  • Company: SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD
  • Location: Bristol, BS1 5UA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Digital
  • Ref: NAS-2000059231
  • Application Deadline Date: 29/10/2026
  • Start Date: 16/11/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm and Friday 8:30am to 4.30pm with 1 hour for lunch (unpaid).

Brief Description

Are you interested in technology, enjoy solving problems and like helping people?
This is a great opportunity to start your career in IT while gaining hands-on experience within a busy and varied digital environment.

Future Prospects

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate there could be an opportunity to progress onto further apprenticeship qualifications or a full-time role within the college.

Vacancy Detail

No two days will be exactly the same. You will develop your technical and customer service skills while supporting a wide range of users and technology.


Your role will include:



  • Providing first-line IT support to staff and students

  • Helping to identify and resolve IT problems and service requests

  • Setting up desktops, laptops, tablets and mobile devices

  • Supporting user accounts, including password resets and account changes

  • Helping with technology in classrooms and meeting rooms, including interactive displays, AV equipment and printers

  • Supporting Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint

  • Learning how to use device management technology such as Microsoft Intune and Autopilot

  • Installing and configuring software applications

  • Helping to maintain accurate records of IT equipment and assets

  • Recording work and updates on the ICT service desk system

  • Working with experienced colleagues and escalating more complex problems when needed

  • Getting involved in ICT projects and technology rollouts

  • Occasionally supporting other College locations when required

  • Following College requirements around safeguarding, information security, GDPR and health and safety

  • Completing your apprenticeship training and applying what you learn in your day-to-day role

Other Information

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Ready to start your adventure?