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Job reference REQ011918 Date posted 22/12/2025 Application closing date 19/01/2026 Location Rochdale Salary *Pro Rata £25,877.80 - £27,041.04 per annum Package Competitive Benefits + LGPS Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Student Support Attachments Learning and Support Worker.pdf

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!

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.

HMP Buckley Hall is located in the Buckley district of Rochdale in North West England. The Category C Prison is designed specifically for Adult Males and has undergone several transformations to become the modern prison it is today. 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.

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details of the role are shared during the interview process.

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Achieve performance and quality targets
• Produce accurate and timely reporting
• Demonstrate positive team working
• Have experience of conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
• Have experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities.
• Have experience of successful working in an effective multi-disciplinary team
• Hold Hidden Difficulties Level 2 or equivalent (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe)
• Hold Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe)
• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (*Pro rata)
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

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.

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 19/01/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!