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Learning Practitioner – Animal Care / Animal Management
Location: Northumberland College, Kirkley Hall
Contract: Temporary
Duration: 2nd November 2026 – 18th December 2026
Hours: 29.6 hours per week (4 days per week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)
Pay: £22.12 – £27.98 per hour including holiday pay
Employer: The Supply Register (on behalf of EPNE)
The Supply Register is currently recruiting a Learning Practitioner – Animal Care / Animal Management to support EPNE on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced learning practitioner or animal care professional to support learners studying Animal Care and Animal Management programmes within a Further Education environment.
The Role
As a Learning Practitioner – Animal Care / Animal Management, you will provide valuable in-class support and practical assistance to both learners and teaching staff across a range of Animal Care programmes. You will help learners develop the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence required for progression within the animal care sector.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting teaching and learning across Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Animal Care and Animal Management programmes
• Assisting learners during practical and classroom-based activities
• Providing one-to-one and small group support where required
• Supporting the delivery of City & Guilds Animal Care qualifications
• Assisting with the preparation of learning resources, practical activities and animal-related environments
• Monitoring learner progress and encouraging engagement and achievement
• Supporting learners with individual learning needs where appropriate
• Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times
• Maintaining safe working practices and adhering to health and safety requirements
What We’re Looking For
• Level 3 qualification in Animal Care, Animal Management, or a related subject
• Previous experience working within the animal care industry and/or supporting learners in an educational setting
• Teaching qualification at Level 5 preferred; Level 3 considered with relevant teaching experience
• Level 2 English and Maths desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate, support and engage learners of varying abilities
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
Programmes Delivered
• Level 1 Animal Care – City & Guilds
• Level 2 Animal Care – City & Guilds
• Level 3 Animal Management – City & Guilds
Safeguarding Statement
The Supply Register and EPNE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.
Apply Now
Apply now via The Supply Register to register your interest in this Learning Practitioner – Animal Care / Animal Management opportunity at Northumberland College, Kirkley Hall.