Prison Education: Learning Support Specialist

Peopleplus; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Peopleplus in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Practitioner to join our Prison Education team. You will support learners with additional learning needs, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their potential.

Working alongside tutors and prison staff, you’ll provide tailored in-class or one-to-one support, develop course-specific support plans, monitor wellbeing, and help create inclusive, safe learning environments that enable learners to

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above) or equivalent.
• 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 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 helping learners achieve and overcome barriers.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with learners and support their learning journey.
• Provide tailored, in-class or one-to-one support for ALN learners.
• Inspire learners to develop confidence, independence and self-advocacy.
• Monitor learner wellbeing and review progress face-to-face.
• Develop and maintain course-specific support plans aligned to SEND graduated approach.
• Review and update plans regularly; support learners transferring establishments.
• Use assessment tools to inform tailored learning strategies.
• Record and manage all support documentation within MoJ systems.
• Collaborate with tutors, trainers and prison teams to ensure effective support.
• Support a whole-prison approach to ALN and engage with healthcare teams.
• Assist with reasonable adjustments for assessments; maintain safe, inclusive environments.
• Contribute to contractual targets and quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Record keeping

Independent worker

Team collaboration

IT literacy

Passion for learner support

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Job description

Peopleplus in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Practitioner to join our Prison Education team. You will support learners with additional learning needs, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their potential.

Working alongside tutors and prison staff, you’ll provide tailored in-class or one-to-one support, develop course-specific support plans, monitor wellbeing, and help create inclusive, safe learning environments that enable learners to