Learning Support Worker

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 Thameside, working as a Learning and Support Worker. 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

HMP Thameside is a local category B resettlement prison in the Thamesmead area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, South-East London and is situated close to HMP Belmarsh. Thameside is London’s only private prison and accommodates a male prison population.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Hold a Hidden Difficulties Level 2 qualification or equivalent (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe)
• Hold Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe)
• Actively seek to consistently achieve performance targets
• Be responsible and accountable for accurate and timely reporting
• Have a prior experience of positive team working within a multi-disciplinary team (desirable)
• Have experience of conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups (desirable)
• Experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities (desirable)

The above criteria are listed as essential on the role profile, unless otherwise indicated. However, there may be options available on a case-by-case basis for applicants with an otherwise suitable attitude, skillset and level of experience to complete qualifications while in-post.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant pension contributions – LGPS
• 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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 29/07/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!