Learning and Skills Worker in Preston

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 making a real difference in the lives of Learners? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning and Support Worker to join our team! If you’re driven by helping others reach their full potential, providing one-on‑one support, and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, this is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding. Bring your compassion, creativity, and commitment to support our students in their learning journey and empower them to succeed!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Preston, working as a Learning Support Worker. This role is offered on a permanent, part‑time basis, working 18.5 hours per week.

For the right candidate, this role can be combined with the 0.5 LSW role at Kirkham to create a full time role.

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 Preston is located within the heart of the city centre. The facility is a Category B Male prison that focusses on providing a safe and supportive environment to promote the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders back into society. The teams' aim is to create and enviroment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times.

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.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Have experience of conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
• Have experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities
• Have experience of successfully working in an effective multi-disciplinary team
• Proven track record of achieving performance targets
• Demonstrate accurate and timely reporting
• Demonstrate team working
• Demonstrate efficient use of IT Systems to find and collate information
• Have excellent customer service
• Have effective communication skills
• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays *pro-rata
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week *pro-rata
• 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. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 26/08/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!