Animal Technician

The Supply Register; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's educational support organization is seeking a caring and reliable Animal Technician for a part-time temporary role in the United Kingdom. Your responsibilities will include the daily care and welfare of animals, monitoring their health, and supervising children during activities. The ideal candidate should have experience working with animals and a strong commitment to animal welfare and safeguarding. This position requires a DBS check, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Essential experience working with animals.
• Preferred experience working with children or young people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and welfare of animals.
• Feed, clean, and maintain animal enclosures.
• Monitor animal health and behaviour.
• Support and supervise children during activities.
• Promote safe interactions between children and animals.

Skills

Experience working with animals

Experience working with children

Patient and responsible

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Animal Technician to support the daily care of animals while working alongside children in an educational setting. This is a temporary, part-time role ideal for someone with a passion for animal welfare and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and welfare of animals
• Feeding, cleaning, and maintaining animal enclosures
• Monitoring animal health and behaviour
• Supporting and supervising children during animal-related activities
• Promoting safe, respectful interaction between children and animals
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, health, and safety

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with animals (essential)
• Experience working with children or young people (preferred)
• Patient, responsible, and approachable
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and animal welfare
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Safeguarding and DBS

• This role involves regular contact with children.
• A DBS check is required (or willingness to obtain one).

Job Details

• Start Date: 18th January
• End Date: Half Term
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Pay: £13.68 per hour