Education Specialist for Offender Rehabilitation

6 days ago


York, York City, United Kingdom PeoplePlus Full time £31,000

We are seeking a dedicated Education Specialist to join our team at HMP Millsike, shaping and delivering education from day one. In this role, you'll deliver impactful qualifications to small groups, developing peer mentors who will support fellow prisoners in areas such as literacy, digital skills, and neurodiverse needs.

Job Description:

This is a unique opportunity to be among the first to step into the classrooms in our brand-new prison estate near York. As an Education Specialist, you will:
• Deliver Gateway Qualifications in Peer Mentoring up to Level 2, supporting neurodiverse learners, low-literacy learners, and promoting digital literacy.
• Collaborate with healthcare and prison staff to effectively train peer advocates.
• Interview and allocate prisoners to peer mentoring roles, matching skills to position needs.
• Develop and monitor Individual Learning Plans, offering guidance to support each learner's success.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Peer Mentoring, Literacy, or a related field.
  • A recognised teaching qualification such as PTLLS, AET, CET, or equivalent (Level 5 teaching qualification is highly desirable).
  • Strong people skills, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with learners.
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
About Us:

At PeoplePlus, we make a positive difference to people's lives – every single day. We use our experience to support hundreds of thousands of people each year. Our committed teams work across Britain to deliver a range of public services, including employment support, skills training, independent living, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.

Our estimated salary for this role is £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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