Animal Care Assistant - Grantham

About the role

A nurturing SEMH secondary school in Grantham is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Assistant to support students who have social, emotional and mental health needs. The school focuses on core academic subjects as well as building independence and practical life skills. This role combines hands‑on animal care with therapeutic, trauma‑informed support for young people. This is a full‑time role to start after Easter with the potential to extend into the new academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Support practical animal care sessions by working alongside teaching staff to guide students through tasks such as feeding, grooming, cleaning enclosures and completing basic health checks. Break activities into clear, manageable steps to help students access learning at their own pace.
• Use trauma‑informed approaches to build routine, structure and emotional safety during animal care activities. This may include modelling calm behaviour, ...