Impactful Prison Education: Learning Support Practitioner

Dovetail and Slate; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to join an education provider in the justice sector at HMP The Mount. You will support learners with diverse backgrounds to access and succeed in their studies, collaborating with tutors to remove barriers to learning and promote rehabilitation.

You will offer one-to-one and small group support, assist with tasks, literacy, numeracy and behavior challenges, and help learners progress to employment,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in educational or training settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and resilience when working with diverse learners.
• Genuine belief in the potential of every learner.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to learners in the classroom.
• Help learners to understand and complete tasks set by the tutor.
• Support learners with additional learning needs, including literacy, numeracy and behavioural challenges.
• Encouraging learner engagement, motivation and progress throughout the session.
• Assisting with the preparation of learning materials and resources.
• Maintaining accurate records of learner progress and support provided.
• Working collaboratively with tutors and the wider education team to adapt support to individual needs.

Skills

Experience supporting learners

Strong communication

Patience and empathy

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualification in learning support

Job description

Dovetail and Slate Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to join an education provider in the justice sector at HMP The Mount. You will support learners with diverse backgrounds to access and succeed in their studies, collaborating with tutors to remove barriers to learning and promote rehabilitation.

You will offer one-to-one and small group support, assist with tasks, literacy, numeracy and behavior challenges, and help learners progress to employment,