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Inclusion Practitioner – Animal Care/Horticulture
1. Hours: 18.5 hours per week
2. Weeks: Term Time 40 weeks per year
3. Salary: £26,967 to £28,609 pro rata / £12,386 to £13,140 actual salary
4. Location: Wakefield College
If you want to make a difference and are looking for a fulfilling career and role, 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.
What we are looking for:
5. Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
6. A minimum of GCSE A*- C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English, or equivalent
7. An awareness of the 2014 SEND reforms (Special Educational Needs and -Disabilities)
8. Enthusiasm and commitment to all tasks undertaken
9. Word processing / ECDL / CLAIT or equivalent qualification and / or equivalent experience
We offer a range of benefits, and you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals within the Additional Learning Support area. This is also an ideal role if you have thought about stepping into teaching and would like to support students with their studies.
See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.
Benefits include:
10. Generous Annual Leave
11. Personal and Professional Development opportunities
12. Good Pension Scheme
13. Discounted Metro Card Scheme
14. Cycle to Work Scheme
15. Access to Employee Assistance Programme
16. Reduced price personal gym membership
17. A wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
18. Annual Staff Recognition Awards
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.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
19. Closing date: 20th November 2025
20. Interview date: 26th November 2025
Safeguarding Statement
heart of Yorkshire education group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.