Learning and Skills Worker

Novus; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave plus 8 bank and 2

Wellbeing/personal development time

LGPS pension

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work

Job summary

Novus is seeking a Learning and Skills Worker to deliver high-quality learning support within prison education at HMP Doncaster. You will work directly with learners to build confidence, develop essential skills and take positive steps towards future opportunities.

This permanent, full-time role offers 37 hours per week and includes a pathway to teaching through the Level 5 Certificate in Education, with potential specialisation in Maths or English.

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop and work towards a Level 5 Certificate in Education
• Willingness to develop a subject specialism in Maths or English
• Aspiration to progress into a Maths or English Teacher role
• At least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Enthusiasm and commitment to a career in teaching
• 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
• Proven track record of achieving performance targets
• Produce accurate and timely reporting
• Demonstrate effective team working and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support with the aspiration to develop within teaching
• Cover teaching sessions and be paid in accordance with teaching pay scales
• Refer to the attached role profile for a broader overview of responsibilities

Skills

Education Cert

Maths English

Level 2 Literacy

Level 2 Numeracy

Teaching Aspiration

Assessments

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people unlock their potential through education? Novus is looking for a motivated Learning and Skills Worker to deliver high-quality learning and skills support within prison education. In this rewarding role, you will work directly with learners to build confidence, develop essential skills and take positive steps towards future opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about education and interested in career development within teaching, committed to making a meaningful difference, and keen to support learners in a challenging but highly purposeful environment.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Doncaster, 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 Doncaster is a category B local resettlement prison situated in South Yorkshire. The prison houses a male population. HMP Doncaster also operates as a resettlement prison working with prisoners, particularly those serving less than 12-months, to ensure that they have the support they need for resettlement as well as access to the services and support available to them after release.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be recruited as a Learning and Skills Worker, providing learning support with the aspiration to develop within teaching. You will provide support in the form of teaching cover while developing your skills and experience. When covering teaching sessions, you will be paid in accordance with teaching pay scales.

Please also see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Willingness to develop and work towards a Level 5 Certificate in Education
• Willingness to develop a subject specialism in Maths or English
• Aspiration to progress into a Maths or English Teacher role
• At least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Enthusiasm and commitment to a career in teaching
• 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
• Proven track record of achieving performance targets
• Produce accurate and timely reporting
• Demonstrate effective team working and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions (LGPS)
• 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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 01/10/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!