Distance Learning Facilitator

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Distance Learning Facilitator to support prisoners at HMP Millsike with their educational journeys. In this role, you will guide learners through self-directed study, manage in-cell sessions, and foster a positive learning culture. Your efforts will empower individuals to gain new skills and prepare for successful resettlement.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proactive and patient approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Organise and oversee study sessions for OU and PET courses.
• Assist learners with applications for OU and PET courses.
• Encourage productive in-cell study via Socrates tablets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Patience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification

Job description

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We’re looking for a proactive and organised Distance Learning Facilitator to support prisoners at HMP Millsike with self-directed study for Open University (OU) and Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) courses. In this rewarding role, you’ll help learners navigate their distance learning, manage in-cell study sessions on Socrates tablets, and apply for further education opportunities. By promoting reading for pleasure and fostering a supportive learning culture, you’ll empower learners to gain new skills, build confidence, and prepare for successful resettlement.

About the Role

As a Distance Learning Facilitator, you’ll be an essential guide for learners, creating an environment that encourages focused study and personal growth. Through structured sessions, application support, and literacy-building activities, you’ll inspire positive change, supporting learners’ educational journeys and helping them develop self-discipline and a passion for learning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Organise and oversee study sessions for learners enrolled in OU and PET courses, providing guidance on study techniques, time management, and addressing learning challenges.
2. Assist learners with applications for OU and PET courses, ensuring they understand processes, deadlines, and available resources to pursue their educational goals.
3. Encourage productive in-cell study via Socrates tablets, helping learners access materials, manage time effectively, and troubleshoot minor technical issues.
4. Integrate literacy activities and encourage reading for personal development, supporting learners of all reading levels to enhance their academic and personal growth.
5. Maintain open communication with OU, PET representatives, and internal prison departments to ensure alignment on course requirements, learner progress, and support needs.
6. Use restorative practices to build a respectful, encouraging atmosphere, reinforcing pro-social behaviours and motivating learners to take ownership of their educational journey.

Who We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Strong organisational and communication skills, with an ability to engage and motivate learners.
• A proactive and patient approach, with a genuine passion for supporting personal growth and continuous learning.

Desirable:

• Qualifications in education, learning support, or a related field (e.g., Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification).

If you’re enthusiastic about empowering learners, building a positive learning culture, and contributing to meaningful personal development, we would love to hear from you. Join us at HMP Millsike, where you’ll help learners gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed beyond prison.

Who We Are

Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people’s lives – every single day.

We use our experience to support hundreds of thousands of people each year. Our committed teams work across Britain to deliver a range of public services, including employment support, skills training, independent living, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.

To put it simply, we:

• Support people to find and keep jobs
• Help people to set up their own businesses
• Deliver skills training to further people’s careers
• Work with employers to build a skilled and happy workforce
• Rehabilitate people with convictions
• Tackle the root causes of offending
• Help people to live independently
• Support carers

We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there’s real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects.

Safeguarding Statement

A4E is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.