Junior IT Support Technician (Level 3 Apprenticeship)
Location: Swinderby, Lincolnshire
Salary: £28,000
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
The Role
To provide IT support to colleagues across the Kisimul Group, assisting with the setup, maintenance
and delivery of IT equipment and services. The role will build technical knowledge and practical
experience through a Level 3 IT Apprenticeship, on-the-job training, and mentoring, supporting users
with routine IT requests while progressing toward a full IT Support Technician position.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide support for IT incidents and service requests
• Assist with user account administration
• Configure, deploy and maintain IT equipment and peripherals
• Install approved software and applications
• Maintain IT asset records and Helpdesk tickets
• Assist with user onboarding, device deployment and office moves
• Support site visits, equipment deliveries and troubleshooting
• Follow IT policies, security standards and procedures
• Deliver professional and timely customer service
• Develop technical skills through shadowing and hands-on experience
• Complete the Level 3 IT Apprenticeship alongside the role, applying learning to day-to-day
activities and professional development
What We’re Looking For
• Genuine interest in IT and technology
• Minimum one year's practical IT experience through work, education, volunteering or personal
projects
• Ability to demonstrate hands-on IT skills and troubleshooting experience
• Basic knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365 and IT hardware
• Good communication, attention to detail, customer service and organisational skills
• Proactive, reliable and able to follow procedures
• Team player with a commitment to learning
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 IT Apprenticeship
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
Desirable
• Previous experience in a customer-facing or support role
• Experience building, configuring or troubleshooting PCs, laptops or mobile devices
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Active Directory or Entra ID
• Experience using a helpdesk or ticketing system
• Knowledge of computer hardware, networking fundamentals or cyber security principles
• Completion of, or progress towards, an IT-related qualification
• Awareness of ITIL principles and customer service best practices
Benefits
• Genuine Career Development: Opportunities with transparent pay grades (find out more
here – Kisimul | Autism, Learning Disability, Residential Care)
• Fully Funded Qualifications
• Blue Light Card: Which gives you access to discounts in over 15,000 venues UK wide
• Refer a friend: Earn up to £500 for every successful hire.
• Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of 1x your annual basic salary. Access to salary sacrifice
pension scheme, withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with
Stream. Access to Discounts from over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: From access to an online GP, confidential telephone counselling,
dedicated internal wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme that truly
makes a difference.
• Flexible Working Patterns: We recognise that not everyone celebrates the same occasions,
so colleagues have the option to work on bank holidays and take the time off at another point
that’s more meaningful to them.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary-deducted bikes to save money.
• Free DBS Checks: We cover the cost so you can start worry-free.
About Kisimul
Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing
exceptional residential care and award-winning education to children, young people and adults with a
diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning disabilities, global development
delay and associated challenging behaviour.
We are proud to be awarded an outstanding company to work for as voted in our most recent
companies employee survey
Kisimul is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people,
and expects all staff to share this commitment.
At Kisimul, we’re committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its
forms.We believe that varied perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. If you're excited
about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you
to apply — your unique background, perspective, and potential might be exactly what we’re looking
for.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you’re ready to invest in your future and make a
meaningful impact, apply today!