Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you The LTE Group is a national, public-sector learning, training and education organisation with a clearly defined mission to 'improve lives and economic success through learning and skills. Our 4,000 valued colleagues drive our delivery of specialist learning to over 100,000 learners in over 120 UK locations, across our six businesses. We have a great opportunity to join our Education team as a Learning and Support Worker for Novus, our prison education provider at HMYOI Wetherby offered on a permanent, full-time basis working 37 hours per week. At Novus we work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change. For almost 30 years we have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in prison settings across England and Wales, to take new directions. The LTE Group family encompasses the strengths of each of our individual organisations: The Manchester College - further education. UCEN Manchester - higher education. Novus - prison education. Total People - apprenticeships. MOL - professional development.What the role entails As directed by the Local Education Manager / Head of Education / Curriculum Manager carry out induction, screening and assessment activities for prospective and existing learners. You will be discussing and agreeing support needs and starting points for learning and encouraging and motivating prisoners to engage in education. Providing prospective learners with relevant and easily understood information regarding learning and skills provision and continuing support. Signpost learners to relevant agencies and contributing to a multi-disciplinary approach to support resettlement into the community. What we need from you In order to be successful in this role, you will need: Hidden Difficulties Level 2 or equivalent (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe). To hold Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe). Experience of conducting 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. Achievement of performance targets. Accurate and timely reporting. Positive team working.Ideally you will want to be a part of a team which has at its core a focus on improving lives and enabling and equipping learners to develop, grow and be equipped for a life of work and success. You'll be a self-starter with a passion to learn and grow yourself and will bring passion, dedication, and positivity to your new role. Colleague Benefits As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including: 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. 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. Excellent pension scheme. 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.Safeguarding The LTE Group is 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 and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check. Equal Opportunities Statement At The LTE Group, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The closing date for this job advert is 08/04/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response