At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adult learners with additional needs in a secure education environment.
- Company: Join a progressive Prison Education team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and the chance to impact lives.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a rewarding journey helping others gain confidence and independence.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English; experience with SEND is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 26227 - 26227 £ per year.
Location: Stradishall, Newmarket (HMP Highpoint area)
Salary: £26,227.50 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
The Opportunity
Are you a compassionate, motivated individual with a passion for helping learners overcome educational barriers? Do you want to use your support skills to make a genuine, daily difference in a secure education environment? We are recruiting for a dedicated Learning Support Practitioner to join a progressive Prison Education team in the Stradishall area. In this deeply rewarding role, you will work alongside tutors and education specialists to provide tailored 1-to-1 and in-class assistance to adult learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). By helping learners develop independence, self-advocacy, and academic confidence, you will play a central part in their personal rehabilitation journey.
What You Will Be Doing
- Tailored Learner Support: Build positive, trusting relationships with learners to deliver personalised 1-to-1 and in-class support, catering specifically to individuals with ALN, neurodiverse conditions, or physical disabilities.
- Support Planning & Reviews: Develop, maintain, and regularly update course-specific support plans using assessment tools (such as the Do It Profiler) and alignment with the SEND graduated approach.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with tutors, prison healthcare teams, and neurodiversity specialists to champion a whole-prison approach to inclusion and assist with reasonable adjustments for formal assessments.
- Accurate Record Keeping: Manage and log all support documentation, student progress reviews, and transfer data accurately within Ministry of Justice (MoJ) systems.
- Safe Learning Environments: Help maintain safe, engaging, and inclusive workshop or classroom environments while ensuring strict adherence to prison security, safeguarding, and contractual standards.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualifications: GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C / Grade 4 or above. A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities is desirable (or a willingness to achieve one).
- Experience: Proven experience supporting individuals with SEND or additional learning needs. Prior experience working within adult learning, FE, or secure prison environments is advantageous.
- Sector Knowledge: Good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, effective learning strategies for ALN students, and awareness of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
- Core Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, solid IT literacy, excellent administration capability, and the ability to manage a caseload independently.
Learning Support Practitioner in Newmarket employer: Dovetail and Slate Ltd
Dovetail and Slate Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation within the apprenticeship sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on learners' lives in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balance of work and life, fostering both personal and professional fulfilment.
