At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners in overcoming barriers and achieving their full potential.
- Company: Join Novus, a leading provider of prison education with over 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: Permanent, full-time role with a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a modern environment focused on rehabilitation and positive change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in learners' lives and help them succeed.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy required; experience with challenging behaviour is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about helping learners overcome barriers and reach their full potential? We’re recruiting two dedicated Learning Needs Support Practitioners to join our supportive education team at HMP Oakwood. In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with learners to identify individual support needs, develop practical strategies, and provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support that helps them engage, progress and succeed. You’ll collaborate with tutors and wider support teams to promote inclusive learning, build confidence, and ensure every learner is supported and empowered to achieve meaningful outcomes.
We have a fantastic opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Oakwood, working as a Learning Needs Support Practitioner. There are two positions available, 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: HMP Oakwood is a Category C men’s prison located in Featherstone, Staffordshire, near Wolverhampton. It is one of the largest and most modern prisons in the United Kingdom. The teams' 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 also shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role, you will need to:
- Hold level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (Grade c or grade 4 and above)
- Hold a Level 2 qualification in Hidden Difficulties/Learning Support or equivalent, or be willing to work towards within an agreed timescale
- Have a track record or good understanding of working effectively with learners presenting with challenging behaviour
- Have a good understanding of how people learn and methods which can be used to enhance a learning experience
- Have experience of supporting the learning of individuals and/or groups
Student Support in Wolverhampton employer: Novus
At NOVUS, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, particularly for those passionate about making a difference in the education sector within the prison system. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities, while our location at HMP Frankland provides a unique chance to contribute to meaningful educational initiatives. With generous benefits including 35 days of pro-rata annual leave and pension contributions, we ensure our employees feel valued and motivated in their roles.
