Education Support Specialist

1 week ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Novus Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Education Support Specialist to join our team at HMP New Hall. As a key member of our education team, you will play a vital role in promoting the education provision on offer and supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Liaise with learners on a day-to-day basis to promote the education provision and conduct initial assessments in English, Maths, and learning difficulties/disabilities.
  • Ensure that prospective and existing learners receive relevant and easily understood information regarding learning and skills provision and continuing support.
  • Contribute to a multi-disciplinary approach that seeks to facilitate a smooth transition to the resettlement of the learner into the community.
Requirements
  • Relevant experience of conducting initial assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups.
  • Experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities.
  • Experience of successful working in an effective multi-disciplinary team.
  • To hold or be willing to work towards level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy within an agreed timescale.
What We Offer
  • Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.
  • Monday to Friday working pattern.
  • Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
  • Support through a teacher training qualification and assessor qualifications.
  • Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment.
  • Good progression routes into management positions within education.
  • Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges.
  • Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum.
  • Part of the wider community of the prison service.
  • Additional behavioural and complex need support.
  • Pension scheme options including a LGPS.
  • Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme.
  • An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service.
  • Health care discounts through Simply Health.
  • Retail discounts through You at Work

At Novus, we work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change. We are 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.


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