Learning Support Practitioner

For more than two decades, Novus has been delivering education, training and employment opportunities to adults and young people in UK prisons. 

Over the years we have built a reputation as an innovator in thefight to reduce re-offending rates by transforming people's lives through learning and skills. 

We have a great opportunity at HMYOI Cookham Wood to join the education team as a Learning Support Practitioner on a permanent, full time (37 hours per week) basis.

HMYOI Cookham Wood, Rochester, is a custodial establishment for Young People, aged between the ages of 15 and 18. There are currently around 170 young people in the YOI with an operational capacityof 186. All young people work towards English and Maths qualifications, aswell as ICT, PSD, and vocational pathways which include construction, creativearts, healthy living, customer service, catering and horticulture. We also offer an Advice and Guidance service which helps our young people with post release opportunities.

 The purpose of this role is to promoteprogression and independent learning by delivering high quality, literacy, language and numeracy, learner-focused learning support. This role will assist the teacher/trainer in managing the behaviour of individual learners by using engaging and inclusive learning experiences. To do thissuccessfully you'll need:-

• To hold or be willing to work towards level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy within an agreed timescale
• To hold or be willing to work towards a level 2 or 3 qualification for Learning Support Practitioners within an agreed timescale
• To have an understanding of how people learn and methods that canbe used to enhance a learning experience
• Have a track record of working effectively with people presentingchallenging behaviour

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills andExperience detailed within the role profile.

Novus is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. All roles are subject to job evaluation. 

Please apply via the link.