Prison Education: Learning Support Specialist

PeoplePlus UK; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Record keeping

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Experience in prison or secure environments

Tools

MoJ systems

Job description

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.