Make a difference by supporting learners to succeed
Were looking for a compassionate and motivated Learning Support Practitioner to join our Prison Education team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners with additional learning needs, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their potential.
Working alongside tutors and education staff, youll play an essential role in ensuring all learners receive tailored support to succeed in their studies and beyond.
What youll be doing
Learner Support & Engagement
- Build positive relationships with learners to understand their needs and support their learning journey
- Provide tailored, in-class or one-to-one support for learners with additional learning needs (ALN), including disabilities
- Inspire, motivate, and help learners develop confidence, independence, and self-advocacy skills
- Monitor learner wellbeing and check progress regularly through face-to-face reviews
Support Planning & Review
- Develop and maintain course-specific support plans aligned to the SEND graduated approach
- Review and update support plans regularly, including for learners transferring between establishments
- Use assessment tools (e.g. Do It Profiler) to inform tailored learning strategies
- Record and manage all support documentation accurately within MoJ systems
- Work closely with tutors, trainers, and prison teams to ensure effective support is in place
- Support a whole-prison approach to additional learning needs
- Engage with stakeholders such as healthcare teams and neurodiversity specialists
- Assist with reasonable adjustments for assessments where required
- Maintain safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments
- Ensure all work complies with prison security, safeguarding, and contractual requirements
- Support wider team delivery, including cover for student support roles as needed
- Contribute to achieving contractual targets and quality standards
What were looking for
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English (Grade C or above)
- Experience supporting learners with SEND or additional learning needs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records
- Knowledge of effective strategies for supporting ALN learners and SEND Code of Practice
- Organised, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good IT skills and administrative capability
- Passion for supporting learners to achieve and overcome barriers
- Level 3 qualification in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (or willingness to achieve)
- Experience in prison or secure environments
- Awareness of OFSTED EIF
- Make a direct impact on learners lives by supporting inclusive education and rehabilitation
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative education team
- Develop your skills in SEND and prison education
- Access training and professional development opportunities
Our values
Were looking for people who demonstrate:
- Customer First supporting learners to improve their lives
- True North acting with integrity
- Own It taking accountability
- Improve to be the best striving for excellence
Learning Support Practitioner in Compton employer: PeoplePlus UK
At HMP Millsike, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment. As a Curriculum Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative educational programmes that not only enhance learner outcomes but also contribute to rehabilitation through education. Our commitment to professional development, collaborative culture, and quality assurance ensures that you will thrive in your role while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our learners.
