Inclusion Practitioner – Animal Care

Inclusion Practitioner – Animal Care

Join the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group in this role.

Reference: 139720

Hours:

27 hours per week
Weeks:
Term Time 40 weeks per year
Salary: £26,967 to £28,609 pro rata (actual: £18,077 to £19,178)

Wakefield College

If you want to make a difference and are looking for a fulfilling career, 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.

• 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 (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

• 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, supermarkets and 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.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here:
Criminal records checks for overseas applicants -  ().

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