Learning and Skills Worker

LTE Group; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Wellbeing time

Significant Pension contributions

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Novus, part of the LTE Group, is recruiting a Learning and Skills Worker at HMP Holme House in Stockton-on-Tees. The role is offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week, with DBS checks required and a strong safeguarding commitment.

The position supports learning and skills development within a prison education setting, with benefits including pension contributions, generous annual leave, and wellbeing provisions. Closing date for applications is 30/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Hidden Difficulties Level 2 or equivalent (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe)
• Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe)
• Achievement of performance targets
• Accurate and timely reporting
• Positive team working

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hidden Difficulties L2

Literacy L2

Numeracy L2

Teamwork

Reporting accuracy

Education

Literacy & Numeracy Level 2

Job description

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

Job details

Job title Learning and Skills Worker Job reference REQ012978 Date posted 30/10/2026 Application closing date 30/11/2026 Location Stockton-on-Tees Salary £25,877.80 - £27,041.04 per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Student Support Attachments Learning and Skills Worker (2).pdf Job description

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Holme House, working as a Learning and Skills Worker. This role is offered on a fixed term, 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 Holme House, located in Stockton-on-Tees, is a Category C men's prison. The teams aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. The prisons' 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 pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Hidden Difficulties Level 2 or equivalent (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe)
• To hold Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe)
• Achievement of performance targets
• Accurate and timely reporting
• Positive team working

Benefits

• 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.

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 30/11/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!