Personal Education and Learning Support Tutor
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34834-37652 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 January 2026 |
| Location: | Staffordshire, ST14 8XR |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 306332-43847019 |
Summary
Serco Limited
HMP Dovegate
Full time, 40 hours
Permanent
£34,834
- £37,652 per annum, dependant on qualifications
Here at Serco we are looking for Personal Education and Learning Support Tutor to join our team at HMP Dovegate a category B male establishment prison based on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border near Uttoxeter. The operational capacity is for 1160 prisoners and it takes a whole team of people to keep the facility safe, secure and in proper working order.
We have an opening for a Personal Education and Learning Support Tutor to join our team. The key purpose of this role is to assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans according to those needs. They will plan, organise, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities. The role involves teaching and mentoring students in small groups, and one-on-one. As a Learning Support tutor they will work with teachers and teaching assistants who work with students with disabilities, and maintain accurate records, including learner attendance, records of work, progression routes and levels of achievement.
Additionally, they will assist management in the delivery of an education provision which increases employability, reduces the likelihood of reoffending and prepares prisoners for a successful return to the community.
Other aspects of the role involves:
- Establishing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with learners, to create an appropriate environment for learning.
- Carefully managing the use of equipment and resources actively encouraging learners to value them.
- Regularly evaluating own work and encouraging learners to evaluate constructively the programmes they attend, in order to contribute to the continuous development of the service.
- To provide learners with feedback and guidance to support their learning on a regular basis.
What you need to do the job:
Qualifications:
Ideally, we are looking for an individual who holds a Level 4 Award in Education and Training/Cert Ed/PGCE as well as a Level 4 SEN qualification or is currently working towards this.
Having an Assessor Practising Certificate (APC) is also desirable.
Experience:
The successful post holder must have proven experience of working in an environment that demands strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
They must have demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
It is important they have a solid understanding of the JCQ Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments.
Be familiar with the Equality Act 2010.
Having experience of a custodial environment would be an advantage but not essential.
Skills and Abilities:
Additionally, they must be able to use nationally standardised tests and assessments.
Understand the theoretical basis underlying psychometric tests.
Be able to form good working relationships.
Respond to identified needs by undertaking self-directed learning, research and training as required.
Establishes internal/external links as required.
Why Serco:
A place you can make an impact
- The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives
A place you can count on
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.
What we offer:
- Serco Benefits package
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A safe and supportive culture
- The chance to make a positive difference to the prison and court systems
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
HMP Dovegate
Full time, 40 hours
Permanent
£34,834
- £37,652 per annum, dependant on qualifications
Here at Serco we are looking for Personal Education and Learning Support Tutor to join our team at HMP Dovegate a category B male establishment prison based on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border near Uttoxeter. The operational capacity is for 1160 prisoners and it takes a whole team of people to keep the facility safe, secure and in proper working order.
We have an opening for a Personal Education and Learning Support Tutor to join our team. The key purpose of this role is to assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans according to those needs. They will plan, organise, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities. The role involves teaching and mentoring students in small groups, and one-on-one. As a Learning Support tutor they will work with teachers and teaching assistants who work with students with disabilities, and maintain accurate records, including learner attendance, records of work, progression routes and levels of achievement.
Additionally, they will assist management in the delivery of an education provision which increases employability, reduces the likelihood of reoffending and prepares prisoners for a successful return to the community.
Other aspects of the role involves:
- Establishing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with learners, to create an appropriate environment for learning.
- Carefully managing the use of equipment and resources actively encouraging learners to value them.
- Regularly evaluating own work and encouraging learners to evaluate constructively the programmes they attend, in order to contribute to the continuous development of the service.
- To provide learners with feedback and guidance to support their learning on a regular basis.
What you need to do the job:
Qualifications:
Ideally, we are looking for an individual who holds a Level 4 Award in Education and Training/Cert Ed/PGCE as well as a Level 4 SEN qualification or is currently working towards this.
Having an Assessor Practising Certificate (APC) is also desirable.
Experience:
The successful post holder must have proven experience of working in an environment that demands strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
They must have demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
It is important they have a solid understanding of the JCQ Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments.
Be familiar with the Equality Act 2010.
Having experience of a custodial environment would be an advantage but not essential.
Skills and Abilities:
Additionally, they must be able to use nationally standardised tests and assessments.
Understand the theoretical basis underlying psychometric tests.
Be able to form good working relationships.
Respond to identified needs by undertaking self-directed learning, research and training as required.
Establishes internal/external links as required.
Why Serco:
A place you can make an impact
- The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives
A place you can count on
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.
What we offer:
- Serco Benefits package
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A safe and supportive culture
- The chance to make a positive difference to the prison and court systems
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
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