Proposed interview date: 24th February 2026
Optimistic Equity Kindness Innovation Collaboration
We are recruiting for a Sessional Curriculum Support Assistant in Equine to effectively manage resources. Taking on sole responsibility of the yard.
The Opportunity Join our dynamic Equine team and play a key role in supporting students and maintaining high standards of horse care. This hands-on role involves weekend and holiday yard management, mentoring learners to become industry-ready, and ensuring the welfare of our horses. If you're passionate about equine education, flexible, and committed to excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a thriving equestrian environment.
About You
Youre an experienced and organised equine professional with strong communication and customer service skills. Confident working independently, you bring a flexible approach and a passion for supporting student learning. With a solid understanding of horse care, health and safety, and yard operations, youre standards-driven and proactive. Holding relevant qualifications including BHS Stage 1 and Level 2s in Maths and English, you're ready to make a positive impact.
The Benefits Salary of £14.91 per hour
Discount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers Nursery
TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
Flint Bishop Solicitors free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
Continuous development and progression opportunities
Free eye tests with Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
Safeguarding statement DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities and the person specification, please click on the Apply link below.
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