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Novus
Learning Support Worker
County Durham
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £24,242 - 26,001 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Novus
- Closes
- 14 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of Learners? We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Worker to join our team! If you're driven by helping others reach their full potential, providing one-on-one support, and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, this is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding. Bring your compassion, creativity, and commitment to support our students in their learning journey and empower them to succeed!
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Holme House, working as a Learning Support Worker. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.
Who are Novus?
Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.
Site Information
HMP Holme House located in Stockton-on-Tees, is a Category C men's prison . The team's aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
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)
Achievement of performance targets
Accurate and timely reporting
Positive team workingBenefits
35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
Significant Pension contributions
Retail Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to work schemeSafeguarding
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
Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.
The closing date for this job advert is 12/09/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response
Ad ID: 5416951651
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