The job requirements are detailed below. Skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this role have also been included.
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Durham, working as a Learning Support Needs Practitioner. This role is offered on a permanent, full‑time basis, working 37 hours per week.
Site Information
HMP Durham is a Category B men's prison located in Durham, England. The team’s 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 shared during the interview process.
Qualifications
- Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
- Hold a Level 5 qualification in Special Educational Needs or be willing to work towards it within an agreed timescale
- Proven track record of working effectively with learners presenting with challenging behaviour
- Demonstrate an understanding of how people learn and methods that can be used to enhance a learning experience
- Have the ability to support the learning of individuals and groups
- Have experience of working with learners with a range of abilities and support needs
- Have experience of successful working in an effective multi‑disciplinary team
- Demonstrate accurate and timely reporting
- Demonstrate positive team working
- Be flexible, pragmatic, nurturing, and learner focused
- Be non‑judgemental
- Be determined and enthused by challenge
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Undergo an appropriate DBS check; some roles require an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
- Significant pension contributions
- Retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to work scheme
Safeguarding
The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process.
The closing date for this job advert is 28/07/2026. However, the advert may close early if we receive a strong response.
Learning Needs Support Practitioner in North East employer: LTE Group
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