Learning Support Practitioner

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
Collaboration & Inclusion
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
Environment & Compliance
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 we're looking for
Essential
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
Desirable
Level 3 qualification in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (or willingness to achieve)
Experience in prison or secure environments
Awareness of OFSTED EIF
Why join us?
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
Apply now
If you're passionate about supporting learners and making education accessible to all, we'd love to hear from you.

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