Learning Support Practitioner

PeoplePlus UK; Huntingdon; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PeoplePlus UK is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Practitioner to join our Prison Education team. You will provide tailored support for learners with ALN, across in-class and one-to-one settings, helping them build confidence and independence.

You'll work with tutors and prison staff to develop and review course-specific support plans, maintain records in MoJ systems, and ensure safe, inclusive learning environments while meeting security requirements.

Formación

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above).
• Experience supporting learners with SEND or ALN.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of ALN strategies and SEND Code of Practice.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in prison or secure environments.
• Awareness of OFSTED EIF.
• Commitment to inclusive education and rehabilitation.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

Responsabilidades

• Build positive relationships with learners to support their learning journey.
• Provide tailored, in-class or one-to-one support for ALN learners.
• Inspire, motivate, and help learners develop confidence, independence, and self-advocacy skills.
• Monitor learner wellbeing and check progress through face-to-face reviews.
• Develop and maintain course-specific support plans aligned to the SEND graduated approach.
• Review and update support plans regularly, including for learners transferring between establishments.
• Use assessment tools to inform tailored learning strategies.
• Record and manage all support documentation accurately within MoJ systems.
• Work closely with tutors, trainers, and prison teams to ensure effective support.
• Support a whole-prison approach to ALN.
• Engage with healthcare teams and neurodiversity specialists.
• Assist with reasonable adjustments for assessments where required.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.
• Ensure all work complies with prison security, safeguarding, and contractual requirements.
• Support wider team delivery, including cover for student support roles as needed.
• Contribute to achieving contractual targets and quality standards.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Record keeping

IT skills

Teamwork

Educación

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Experience in prison or secure environments

Herramientas

MoJ systems

Descripción del empleo

Make a difference by supporting learners to succeed

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Learning Support Practitioner to join our Prison Education team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners with additional learning needs, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their potential.

Working alongside tutors and education staff, you'll play an essential role in ensuring all learners receive tailored support to succeed in their studies and beyond.

What you'll be doing

Learner Support & Engagement

• Build positive relationships with learners to understand their needs and support their learning journey
• Provide tailored, in-class or one-to-one support for learners with additional learning needs (ALN), including disabilities
• Inspire, motivate, and help learners develop confidence, independence, and self-advocacy skills
• Monitor learner wellbeing and check progress regularly through face-to-face reviews

Support Planning & Review

• Develop and maintain course-specific support plans aligned to the SEND graduated approach
• Review and update support plans regularly, including for learners transferring between establishments
• Use assessment tools (e.g. Do It Profiler) to inform tailored learning strategies
• Record and manage all support documentation accurately within MoJ systems
• Work closely with tutors, trainers, and prison teams to ensure effective support is in place
• Support a whole-prison approach to additional learning needs
• Engage with stakeholders such as healthcare teams and neurodiversity specialists
• Assist with reasonable adjustments for assessments where required
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments
• Ensure all work complies with prison security, safeguarding, and contractual requirements
• Support wider team delivery, including cover for student support roles as needed
• Contribute to achieving contractual targets and quality standards

What were looking for

• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English (Grade C or above)
• Experience supporting learners with SEND or additional learning needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of effective strategies for supporting ALN learners and SEND Code of Practice
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills and administrative capability
• Passion for supporting learners to achieve and overcome barriers
• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (or willingness to achieve)
• Experience in prison or secure environments
• Awareness of OFSTED EIF
• Make a direct impact on learners lives by supporting inclusive education and rehabilitation
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative education team
• Develop your skills in SEND and prison education
• Access training and professional development opportunities

Our values

We're looking for people who demonstrate:

• Customer First supporting learners to improve their lives
• True North acting with integrity
• Own It taking accountability
• Improve to be the best striving for excellence