Support and Progression Coach in Wetherby

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 helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve their personal and professional goals? We’re looking for a dedicated and motivated Support and Progression Coach to join our prison education team! If you’re driven by making a tangible difference in people’s lives, providing guidance, and supporting personal and academic growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in empowering our learners to overcome challenges, reach their goals, and take confident steps toward a bright future!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMYOI Wetherby, working as a Support and Progression Coach. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

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

HMYOI Wetherby, is a Young Offender Institution located in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. YOI serves as an important correctional facility within the UK's youth justice system. The facility is a closed youth custody centre housing male juvenile offenders between the ages of 15 to 18. It provides a secure and supportive environment for young individuals who have been convicted of various offenses and require custodial sentences. The institution aims to promote rehabilitation, education, and personal development to facilitate their successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

As a Support and Progression Coach, you will support learners within a prison education setting to identify their goals, overcome barriers to learning, and make positive progress towards education, employment, training, or personal development outcomes.

• Provide one-to-one coaching, guidance, and progression support to learners, helping them set achievable goals and review their progress.
• Work with teaching teams and prison colleagues to identify learner needs, remove barriers to engagement, and support positive behaviour and attendance.
• Complete initial assessments, action plans, and progress reviews to ensure learners receive appropriate support throughout their learning journey.
• Promote opportunities for further learning, employability, and resettlement, supporting learners to make informed choices about their next steps.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding, equality, and quality processes, in line with Novus and prison education requirements.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Hold a level 4 Careers Information, Advice and Guidance qualification or be willing to work towards within 12 months.
• Hold level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy.
• Have relevant experience of conducting initial assessments and supporting the learning of individuals and groups.
• Have experience of working with learners with a range of abilities and presenting challenging behaviour.
• Have experience of successful working in an effective multi-disciplinary team.
• 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. 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 11/11/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

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