Learning Support Practitioner

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Job title Learning Needs Support Practitioner Job reference REQ
012857 Date posted 18/09/2026 Final date to receive applications 19/11/2026 Location York Salary £25,877.80 - £28,725.84 per annum
* pro-rata Package Competitive benefits plus Local Government pension scheme Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Student Support Attachments Learning Needs Support  Job description

Are you passionate about helping learners overcome barriers and reach their full potential? We’re recruiting a dedicated Learning Needs Support Practitioner to join our supportive education team. 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 great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at
HMP Full Sutton, working as a Learning Needs Support Practitioner . This role is offered on a
permanent, part-time
basis, working 18.5
hours per week.

You’ll support learners one-to-one, through outreach and in the classroom, helping them to access and progress with their learning. With all learners risk assessed and strong staff support in place, you’ll work within a well-supported environment while having the flexibility to manage your own time and workload.

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 Full Sutton is a Category A high-security prison located in East Yorkshire, approximately 11 miles from York. It accommodates around 600 adult male prisoners, many of whom are serving long-term or life sentences. The prison offers a structured and secure environment where education plays a vital role in rehabilitation. Learners are supported through a range of educational and vocational programmes.

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:

• To hold level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy
• To hold a Level 2 qualification in Hidden Difficulties or equivalent or be willing to work towards within an agreed timescale
• Track record of working effectively with learners presenting with challenging behaviour
• Understanding of how people learn and methods that can be used to enhance a learning experience
• Supporting the learning of individuals and groups
• Experience of working with learners with a range of abilities and support needs
• Experience of successful working in an effective multi-disciplinary team
• Accurate and timely reporting
• Positive team working
• Flexible
• Pragmatic
• Nurturing
• Learner Focused
• Non-judgemental
• Determined and enthused by challenge
• Attention…