Learning Support Assistant

Bovingdon Source: WhatJobs

£26,227.50 per year

Learning Support Practitioner - HMP The Mount

Location: HMP The Mount, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NZ

Salary: £26,227.50 per year

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday 8:00am-12:30pm

Make a real difference through education

AE Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider for a Learning Support Practitioner to join the education team at HMP The Mount.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting SEND learners and individuals with additional learning needs who wants to use their skills in a rewarding environment where they can make a genuine difference.

You'll work closely with tutors and the wider education team, providing personalised support to learners both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence and progress towards their goals.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing one-to-one and classroom-based support to learners with SEND, ALN and disabilities
Building positive relationships with learners and understanding their individual needs
Helping learners develop confidence, independence and self-advocacy
Monitoring learner progress and wellbeing through regular reviews
Developing and maintaining individual support plans
Reviewing and updating support arrangements as learners' needs change
Working closely with tutors, trainers, prison staff and other professionals
Supporting reasonable adjustments for assessments where required
Maintaining accurate learner records and documentation
Supporting a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
Following safeguarding, security and contractual requirements

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about helping people overcome barriers to learning.

You should have:

Experience supporting learners or individuals with SEND, SEN, ALN or additional learning needs
Experience providing one-to-one or classroom-based support
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisational and administrative skills
The ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records
Good IT skills
A patient, supportive and positive approach
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

Desirable

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Experience working in further education, adult education or skills provision
Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or neurodiversity
Previous experience working within a prison or secure environment
Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
Awareness of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)

Relevant backgrounds

Learning Support Assistant
Learning Mentor
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEND Support Worker
Learner Support Worker
Education Support Worker
Disability Support Worker
ALN Practitioner
Student Support Worker

Previous prison experience is not essential. We're interested in people with the right experience, attitude and passion for supporting learners.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within prison education while making a genuine difference to learners who may have faced significant barriers throughout their lives.