Animal Care Tutor/Trainee Animal Care Tutor

Job description

Animal Care Tutor/Trainee Animal Care Tutor – Full TimeJob Title: Animal Care Tutor / Trainee Animal care Tutor

Location: David Lewis

Reports To: Head of College

Salary scale: £28,922.40 - £38,027.60 Depending on experience

Start Date: May 2025

Inspire, Empower And Develop Futures Through Animal Care Education

What You'll Be DoingAs an Animal Care Tutor, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality, individualised vocational sessions that support SEND learners to develop knowledge, practical competencies and employability skills within Animal Care.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

Planning and delivering engaging Animal Care sessions aligned to individual EHCP outcomes.

Supporting learners to develop practical animal handling, husbandry and welfare skills.

Embedding sensory, communication, functional literacy, numeracy and employability skills within vocational delivery.

Creating a safe, structured and supportive learning environment within practical settings.

Monitoring learner progress through formative and summative assessment.

Adapting delivery methods to meet a wide range of cognitive, behavioural and sensory needs.

Promoting learner independence, confidence and personal development.

Working collaboratively with therapy, residential and multidisciplinary teams.

Ensuring compliance with health & safety and animal welfare standards.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a committed vocational practitioner with both industry knowledge and educational capability.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Animal Care (or closely related discipline)

A recognised teaching/tutoring qualification (e.g. PTLLS/AET, CTLLS, DTLLS or equivalent) or willing to work towards.

Experience delivering practical or vocational learning.

Understanding of SEND learners and differentiated teaching strategies.

Knowledge of animal welfare and safe working practices.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Commitment to inclusive education and learner-centred practice.

Desirable

Experience working within a specialist education or SEND environment

Experience embedding functional skills within vocational learning

Why Join Us

A supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

The opportunity to deliver meaningful, vocational education.

The chance to positively impact learner independence and future pathways.

Additional RequirementsThis role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Apply TodayIf you are ready to make a meaningful impact through vocational Animal Care education, we would love to hear from you.

Join David Lewis – where education changes lives.

David Lewis is a modern, forward-thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 120 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. We are based in Cheshire, but through our residential services, support people from across the UK.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Alderley Edge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English