Equine Care Assistant for Therapeutic Education

Justteachers Ltd; Oakham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting an Animal Care Assistant for a specialist education setting in the LE15 area to care for ponies, donkeys and other animals within a therapeutic environment for young people with additional needs on a full-time basis.

The role is practical, outdoors and requires following established routines, maintaining welfare, cleanliness and safety across the school’s animal provision. You will work with the Equine Instructor and Estates team and may work independently.

Qualifications

• Practical experience caring for horses, ponies, or donkeys.
• Knowledge of animal health indicators and recognizing illness, distress or injury.
• Experience maintaining stables/yards, mucking out and paddock upkeep.
• Basic understanding of equine first aid and when to escalate concerns.
• Awareness of equine behaviour and safe handling practices.
• Good physical fitness for manual, outdoor work.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities confidently.
• Clear communication skills for reporting updates on animal welfare.
• Access to a vehicle and full UK driving licence (business use required).

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, and monitor the health and wellbeing of animals on site.
• Muck out stables, maintain paddocks, and ensure yard cleanliness.
• Groom, rug, and handle animals in line with their needs and weather conditions.
• Maintain clean, safe enclosures and overall yard standards.
• Support basic equine first aid and promptly report any concerns.
• Ensure site security, including locking gates and monitoring access.
• Follow daily routines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive environment aligned with the wider setting.

Skills

Animal care

Animal health

Stable maintenance

Equine first aid

Equine behaviour

Physical fitness

Independent work

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting an Animal Care Assistant for a specialist education setting in the LE15 area to care for ponies, donkeys and other animals within a therapeutic environment for young people with additional needs on a full-time basis.

The role is practical, outdoors and requires following established routines, maintaining welfare, cleanliness and safety across the school’s animal provision. You will work with the Equine Instructor and Estates team and may work independently.