Student Support

Novus; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Novus, the prison education provider at HMP Oakwood near Wolverhampton, is hiring two Learning Needs Support Practitioners on permanent, full-time contracts with 37 hours per week. You will work to identify learners' needs, develop practical strategies, and deliver tailored one-to-one and small-group support to help learners engage and succeed.

Candidates should have Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy, Level 2 in Hidden Difficulties/Learning Support or be willing to work towards, and experience

Qualifications

• Hold level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (Grade c or grade 4 and above)
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Hidden Difficulties/Learning Support or be willing to work towards
• Have a track record or good understanding of working effectively with learners presenting with challenging behaviour
• Have a good understanding of how people learn and methods to enhance learning
• Have experience supporting the learning of individuals and/or groups

Responsibilities

• Identify individual support needs and develop tailored strategies
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners
• Collaborate with tutors and wider support teams to promote inclusive learning
• Build confidence and ensure learners engage, progress and succeed
• Promote safe and supportive learning environments at HMP Oakwood

Skills

Learner support

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Education

Level 2 Literacy

Level 2 Numeracy

Hidden Difficulties/Learning Support 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.

Are you passionate about helping learners overcome barriers and reach their full potential? We’re recruiting two dedicated Learning Needs Support Practitioners to join our supportive education team at HMP Oakwood. In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with learners to identify individual support needs, develop practical strategies, and provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support that helps them engage, progress and succeed. You’ll collaborate with tutors and wider support teams to promote inclusive learning, build confidence, and ensure every learner is supported and empowered to achieve meaningful outcomes.

We have a fantastic opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Oakwood, working as a Learning Needs Support Practitioner. There are two positions available, offered on a permanent, 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 Oakwood is a Category C men’s prison located in Featherstone, Staffordshire, near Wolverhampton. It is one of the largest and most modern prisons in the United Kingdom. The teams' aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. The prison’s 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 of the role are also shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Hold level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (Grade c or grade 4 and above)
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Hidden Difficulties/Learning Support or equivalent, or be willing to work towards within an agreed timescale
• Have a track record or good understanding of working effectively with learners presenting with challenging behaviour
• Have a good understanding of how people learn and methods which can be used to enhance a learning experience
• Have experience of supporting the learning of individuals and/or groups