Inclusion Practitioner (Part-Time) - Prison Education - HMP Isle of Wight

Milton Keynes College Group; England; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Keynes College is seeking an Inclusion Practitioner to join their Prison Education team at HMP Isle of Wight. This role involves providing tailored learning support to individuals and small groups, emphasizing skills in ALS, Maths, and English, aimed at improving employability outcomes. The position offers flexible hours and development opportunities through apprenticeships, contributing to a commitment to fairness and respect for all learners.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounts via NUS Card

Employee wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting learners with diverse needs.
• Experience in educational settings, particularly in supporting individuals.
• Ability to set effective targets for learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational learning support to small groups and individuals.
• Focus on ALS, Maths, and English to enhance employability outcomes.
• Work across the prison estate where education is delivered.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Knowledge of ALS, Maths, and English

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or teaching

Job description

Location:

HMP Isle of Wight, Albany House, Newport PO30 5RS

Hours:

12 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Flexible Working:

We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours

Salary:

Up to £8,436 per annum (Dependent on experience, £26,363 per annum FTE)

Apprenticeships:

Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standards

Reporting To:

Education Manager

Job Overview:

Milton Keynes College has an exciting opportunity for an Inclusion Practitioner to join our Prison Education team at HMP Isle of Wight. As an Inclusion Practitioner, you will provide inspirational learning support to small groups of learners and on a 1:1 basis, focusing on ALS, Maths, and English, leading to employability outcomes, with effective target setting to meet individual needs.

You will be passionate, creative, and empathetic towards our learners, offering knowledge and guidance. The role involves working across the entire prison estate, on all wings where education is delivered.

Our Commitment:

Milton Keynes College is committed to fairness and respect for all applicants, regardless of background, disability, or other characteristics. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. All offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS and security clearance up to CTC level.

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days, and UK Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts via NUS Card and our reward platform Encore
• Employee wellbeing platform

About HMP Isle of Wight:

A Category-B prison with a capacity of 1101. The prison includes various units and offers education across multiple classrooms and vocational workshops. Education hours are Monday to Thursday 9:25am - 11:35am, 1:40pm - 4:50pm, and Fridays 8:25am - 11:35am. Class sizes range from 8-12 learners, with many studying part-time, including distance learning and Open University courses.

The focus is on reducing reoffending through accredited programmes, skills, and vocational training. Parking is free, and public transport options are available.