Education Practitioner

Job Reference

Job 0393

Location

Barking and Dagenham

Salary

£27,748 – £31,685 per annum plus London Weighting Allowance of £2,250 per annum where applicable

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term/Full Time

Working Hours

37.5 per week

Application Deadline

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Job Summary

Who we are

At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better.

Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use. Everything we do is driven by our values:

• Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.

• Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.

• Do the right thing. We’re open, honest and inclusive. We get things done.

We want to recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.

What we’re looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.

We’re looking for Education Practitioner for our Subwize Young Person’s Service

The Education Practitioner will lead the delivery and development of Subwize’s literacy and numeracy programmes across Barking & Dagenham. This role focuses on supporting young people who have been identified as having unmet educational needs, ensuring they receive high-quality, tailored interventions that improve their academic outcomes and overall engagement with learning.

The postholder will play a key role in coordinating education support provision, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that Subwize’s internal referral processes are effective, responsive, and aligned with the needs of young people.

This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more.

We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

If you’re someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline: 01 July 2026 at midnight

Salary: £27,748 – £31,685 per annum plus London Weighting Allowance of £2,250 per annum where applicable

Vacancy type: Fixed Term (2 years ending March 31st 2028)

Working hours: 37.5hours/week

Our Service Manager, is happy to talk through this role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national network. you can reach Tariq Musinguzi on [email protected]