Animal Care & Outdoor Learning Mentor

Senploy; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Outdoor learning environment

Term-time only

Job summary

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Animal Care & Outdoor Learning Mentor to join a specialist education provider in Welling. This temp-to-perm role is term-time only, Monday to Friday, outdoors-focused and aimed at supporting young people aged 14-19 with SEMH, SEND and learning difficulties.

You will lead animal care activities, support animal welfare routines and help learners gain confidence and life skills through hands-on outdoor learning in a woodland/land-based environment.

Qualifications

• Background in Animal Care, Equine, Agricultural, Wildlife or Veterinary fields.
• Experience with animals and land-based activities.
• Experience mentoring or teaching is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Animal Care activities.
• Work with young people in small groups and 1:1.
• Assist with land-based projects and site development.
• Encourage engagement through practical, outdoor learning.
• Be a positive role model in a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Animal Care background

Equine background

Animal Management

Wildlife Conservation

Veterinary background

Education

Animal Care/Animal Science qualification

Equine qualification

Agricultural qualification

Job description

Temp to Perm

Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Do you have a background in Animal Care, Animal Management, Equine Studies, Zoology or Veterinary Care?

Do you enjoy working outdoors and want a role where every day is different?

Could you use your knowledge and experience to engage and inspire young people who learn best through practical, hands-on activities?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Peak Education Recruitment is working with a specialist education provider in Welling to recruit an Animal Care & Outdoor Learning Mentor to join their growing team.

This is a rare opportunity to combine your passion for animals, nature and the outdoors whilst making a genuine difference to the lives of young people aged 14-19 with SEMH needs, SEND and learning difficulties.

• Leading and supporting Animal Care activities
• Working alongside young people in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Supporting animal welfare and husbandry routines
• Encouraging engagement through practical, outdoor learning
• Helping learners build confidence, independence and life skills
• Assisting with land-based projects and site development
• Being a positive role model within a supportive and therapeutic environment

You may come from an Animal Care, Equine, Agricultural, Wildlife Conservation, Veterinary or Zoo background.

You do not need to hold a teaching qualification, although teaching, training, coaching or mentoring experience would be advantageous.

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Hold an Animal Care, Animal Management, Animal Science, Equine or related qualification
• Have experience working with animals
• Enjoy working with young people
• Are patient, resilient and adaptable
• Can build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries
• Are comfortable working outdoors throughout the year

If you're looking for a role where you can share your passion for animals, work in a unique outdoor environment and help young people achieve positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.

The site offers:

• Woodland and land-based learning areas
• Covered outdoor kitchen areas
• Staff hubs and breakout areas
• A background in Animal Care or a related field
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS
• Ability to work as part of a team and support young people with a range of additional needs

TO BE CONFIRMED - DEPENDENT ON EXPERENCE