Inclusion Practitioner – Animal Care

Heart of Yorkshire; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wakefield is seeking an Inclusion Practitioner for 27 hours per week. This role focuses on supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience and qualifications, including GCSEs in Maths and English. You will be part of a dedicated team offering significant benefits including generous leave, professional development, and a pension scheme. Join us to make a positive impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Good Pension Scheme

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

A wide range of high street discounts

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with students with learning difficulties.
• Knowledge of 2014 SEND reforms.
• Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Work in an educational setting.
• Motivate and engage students.

Skills

Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and / or disabilities

Enthusiasm and commitment to all tasks undertaken

Word processing / ECDL / CLAIT or equivalent qualification and / or equivalent experience

Education

GCSE A C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Inclusion Practitioner – Animal Care

Reference : 139720

Hours : 27 hours per week

Weeks : Term Time 40 weeks per year

Salary : £26,967 to £28,609 pro rata

£18,077 to £19,178 actual salary

Location : Wakefield College

If you want to make a difference and are looking for a fulfilling career and role, we are looking for an Inclusion Practitioner with drive and enthusiasm who have direct experience of working with and motivating students.

If you would like to work in an educational setting and you are caring, patient and student-centred, then supporting our students with learning difficulties and / or disabilities may be the post for you. You must have a flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to travel between our campus sites.

What we are looking for :

• Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and / or disabilities
• A minimum of GCSE A C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English, or equivalent for example -Functional Skills Level 2
• An awareness of the 2014 SEND reforms (Special Educational Needs and -Disabilities)
• Enthusiasm and commitment to all tasks undertaken
• Word processing / ECDL / CLAIT or equivalent qualification and / or equivalent experience

We offer a range of benefits, and you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals within the Additional Learning Support area. This is also an ideal role if you have thought about stepping into teaching and would like to support students with their studies.

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.

Benefits include :

• Generous Annual Leave
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Good Pension Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• A wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarketsand restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date : 4th January 2026

Interview date : 14th January 2026

Please note, we do not accept agency CVs. Direct applicants only.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.