Learning Support Practitioner

Make a difference by supporting learners to succeed

Were 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, youll play an essential role in ensuring all learners receive tailored support to succeed in their studies and beyond.

What youll 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 were looking for

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