Prison Education Support Specialist

Dovetail and Slate; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Practitioner to assist learners in a prison education setting. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, help learners understand tasks, and address literacy, numeracy and behavioural needs to promote engagement and progression.

Collaborating with tutors and staff, you will adapt support to individual learners, maintain progress records, and contribute to a rehabilitation-focused learning journey that leads to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in an educational or training environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and resilience when working with diverse learners.
• A genuine belief in the potential of every learner, regardless of background.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to learners in the classroom.
• Helping learners to understand and complete tasks set by the tutor.
• Supporting learners with additional learning needs, including literacy, numeracy and behavioural challenges.
• Encouraging learner engagement, motivation and progress throughout the session.
• Assisting with the preparation of learning materials and resources.
• Maintaining accurate records of learner progress and support provided.
• Working collaboratively with tutors and the wider education team to adapt support to individual needs.

Skills

Learner support

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Qualification in learning support

Job description

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Practitioner to assist learners in a prison education setting. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, help learners understand tasks, and address literacy, numeracy and behavioural needs to promote engagement and progression.

Collaborating with tutors and staff, you will adapt support to individual learners, maintain progress records, and contribute to a rehabilitation-focused learning journey that leads to