Learning and Skills Worker

LTE Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Wellbeing/personal development time

Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

LTE Group’s Novus are seeking a Learning and Skills Worker to support prisoners at HMP Moorland, near Doncaster. This permanent, full-time role offers 37 hours per week with a focus on helping learners achieve their potential and succeed in their learning journey.

You will conduct assessments, support individuals and groups, and work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver inclusive education. A DBS check will be required as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience of conducting assessments and supporting learning for individuals and groups.
• Experience of working with learners with a range of abilities.
• Experience of collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven track record of meeting performance targets.
• Ability to report accurately and on time.
• Demonstrates effective teamwork.
• Proficient use of IT systems to locate and collate information.
• Excellent customer service and communications skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support and assessment to learners at HMP Moorland, including individuals and groups.
• Deliver one-to-one and group learning sessions.
• Collaborate with education and rehabilitation teams to plan and deliver programmes.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Support learners to achieve their targets and improve outcomes.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures and promote wellbeing within the education environment.

Skills

Assessments

Learning support

Group instruction

Team collaboration

Performance targets

Reporting

IT systems

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of Learners? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning and Skills Worker to join our team! If you’re driven by helping others reach their full potential, providing one-on‑one support, and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, this is your chance to be partofsomething truly rewarding. Bring your compassion, creativity, and commitment to support our students in their learning journey and empower them to succeed!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Moorland, working as a Learning and Skills Worker. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis working 37 hours per week.

Who are Novus?

Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.

Site Information

HMP Moorland is located near Hatfield Woodhouse in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. It is a Category C prison that houses adult male offenders. It offers various rehabilitation and Education programs. The prison aims to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. The prison’s mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Have experience of conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
• Have experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities
• Have experience of successfully working in an effective multi-disciplinary team
• Proven track record of achieving performance targets
• Demonstrate accurate and timely reporting
• Demonstrate team working
• Demonstrate efficient use of IT Systems to find and collate information
• Have excellent customer service
• Have effective communication skills
• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 20/08/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!