Learning Support Practitioner (Teaching Assistant, Student Support) BLUL18459

Learning Support Practitioner (Teaching Assistant, Student Support) BLUL18459

HMP Lindholme

Actual Salary: £17,421.72 - £19,477.17

Our client is currently the largest national provider of Offender Learning in the UK; their highly qualified employees are fully trained in security arrangements in order for them to deliver a responsive curriculum within prisons across England 52 weeks a year.

With this in mind, they are currently recruiting for a full time (working 37 hours per week) Learning Support Practitioner at HMP Lindholme.

The purpose of this role is to promote progression and independent learning by delivering high quality, learner focused support. You will assist the Tutor/Trainer with managing the behaviour of individual learners by providing an engaging and inclusive learning experience, and help with the development of lesson plans to ensure all learners maximise their ability and fulfill their potential.

Candidates must hold a level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy or be willing to work towards this qualification within an agreed timescale, have a track record of working effectively with people presenting challenging behaviour and have an understanding of how people learn and methods that can be used to enhance their learning experience.

Candidates must also hold or be willing to work towards a level 2 or 3 qualification for Learning Support Practitioners within an agreed timescale.

To succeed in this role, candidates will need to have a pragmatic and non-judgemental approach to their work and the flexibility to adapt to meet learner requirements when necessary.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications and Experience detailed within the role profile.

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 3^rd February 2015

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 9^th February 2015

Our client is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.