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Farm Assistant - Wandsworth - £90-£100 per day - full/part time - ASAP Start - SEN school and Primary & Secondary / Post 16 year groups
- x4 Farm Assistants to work on the therapy farm needed
- Full & Part time roles available
- SEN School - SEMH (Social and emotional mental health)
- Therapy Farm Site attached to SEN School
Have you got experience working on a farm or within an animal care setting?
Do you want a rewarding role?
Can you commute to Wandsworth?
If you answered yes to the above, then this Farm Assistant role is for you!
The Position - Farm Assistant
We are looking for x4 Farm Assistants to work on the schools therapy farm supporting with care and support for the animals. This role will include ensuring the the farm is clear and maintained for staff and students to access it throughout the day, feeding and caring for the animals as well as suppoting other staff members to run the farm smoothly. Ideally, you will have existing experience within the animal sector or an animal care qualification.
The job is ‘hands-on’ and involves daily cleaning of all the animals, therefore a keen eye for detail is imperative. The farm features a menagerie of animals from hoof stock through to reptiles; so, a base knowledge of a variety of species is crucial. The successful candidate would also have a significant amount of responsibility regarding both pupils and animals. You will be required to work between two sites in Tooting and Surrey.
This is an all-year round role - full and part time hours available
8.30am-4pm standard hours
Previous experience is ideal however, the school do offer training throughout the year.
The School - Farm Assistant
This is a special school in Wandsworth for 120 boys aged 5 to 19 with social emotional and mental health needs.
Primary pupils benefit from a purpose-built classroom hub and outdoor adventure playground and access to weekly music lessons and a comprehensive therapy service. Secondary and post-16 students are offered a broad curriculum including vocational courses such as motor vehicle studies, construction, horticulture and hospitality. All pupils benefit from regular animal therapy at the Farm, which is located on the spacious school site.
Apply for this Farm Assistant role & contact LEANNE WILSON at Qualiteach for more information
Farm Assistant - Wandsworth - £90-£100 per day - full/part time - ASAP Start - SEN school and Primary & Secondary / Post 16 year groups
- x4 Farm Assistants to work on the therapy farm needed
- Full & Part time roles available
- SEN School - SEMH (Social and emotional mental health)
- Therapy Farm Site attached to SEN School
Have you got experience working on a farm or within an animal care setting?
Do you want a rewarding role?
Can you commute to Wandsworth?
If you answered yes to the above, then this Farm Assistant role is for you!
The Position - Farm Assistant
We are looking for x4 Farm Assistants to work on the schools therapy farm supporting with care and support for the animals. This role will include ensuring the the farm is clear and maintained for staff and students to access it throughout the day, feeding and caring for the animals as well as suppoting other staff members to run the farm smoothly. Ideally, you will have existing experience within the animal sector or an animal care qualification.
The job is ‘hands-on’ and involves daily cleaning of all the animals, therefore a keen eye for detail is imperative. The farm features a menagerie of animals from hoof stock through to reptiles; so, a base knowledge of a variety of species is crucial. The successful candidate would also have a significant amount of responsibility regarding both pupils and animals. You will be required to work between two sites in Tooting and Surrey.
This is an all-year round role - full and part time hours available
8.30am-4pm standard hours
Previous experience is ideal however, the school do offer training throughout the year.
The School - Farm Assistant
This is a special school in Wandsworth for 120 boys aged 5 to 19 with social emotional and mental health needs.
Primary pupils benefit from a purpose-built classroom hub and outdoor adventure playground and access to weekly music lessons and a comprehensive therapy service. Secondary and post-16 students are offered a broad curriculum including vocational courses such as motor vehicle studies, construction, horticulture and hospitality. All pupils benefit from regular animal therapy at the Farm, which is located on the spacious school site.
Apply for this Farm Assistant role & contact LEANNE WILSON at Qualiteach for more information
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Here are 12 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job:
Start practice interview... NEW! 1. Can you describe your previous experience working with animals? What specific roles or responsibilities have you had in similar settings?
2. What type of animals have you cared for in the past, and do you have any experience with the specific species mentioned in the job description, such as hoof stock or reptiles?
3. This role involves a significant amount of responsibility regarding both pupils and animals. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to manage multiple responsibilities effectively?
4. The job requires a keen eye for detail, especially in cleaning and maintaining the animal enclosures. Can you share a situation where attention to detail was crucial in your previous work?
5. What strategies or approaches do you think are effective when working with students who have social, emotional, and mental health needs?
6. How do you tend to collaborate with colleagues in a team environment? Can you share an example of how you helped ensure smooth operations in a previous role?
7. The role requires travel between locations in Tooting and Surrey. How do you feel about commuting to different sites, and how do you manage your time effectively in such situations?
8. What motivated you to apply for the Farm Assistant position at our therapy farm, and what do you hope to gain from this experience?
9. Since the school offers training throughout the year, how do you approach learning new skills or expanding your knowledge in animal care?
10. Working with animals and students requires adhering to safety protocols. Can you discuss how you ensure a safe environment for both the animals and the pupils?
11. Have you ever encountered a challenging situation while working with animals or students? How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?
12. How do you ensure the well-being and welfare of the animals in your care? What practices do you believe are most important in animal husbandry?
1. Can you describe your previous experience working with animals? What specific roles or responsibilities have you had in similar settings?
2. What type of animals have you cared for in the past, and do you have any experience with the specific species mentioned in the job description, such as hoof stock or reptiles?
3. This role involves a significant amount of responsibility regarding both pupils and animals. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to manage multiple responsibilities effectively?
4. The job requires a keen eye for detail, especially in cleaning and maintaining the animal enclosures. Can you share a situation where attention to detail was crucial in your previous work?
5. What strategies or approaches do you think are effective when working with students who have social, emotional, and mental health needs?
6. How do you tend to collaborate with colleagues in a team environment? Can you share an example of how you helped ensure smooth operations in a previous role?
7. The role requires travel between locations in Tooting and Surrey. How do you feel about commuting to different sites, and how do you manage your time effectively in such situations?
8. What motivated you to apply for the Farm Assistant position at our therapy farm, and what do you hope to gain from this experience?
9. Since the school offers training throughout the year, how do you approach learning new skills or expanding your knowledge in animal care?
10. Working with animals and students requires adhering to safety protocols. Can you discuss how you ensure a safe environment for both the animals and the pupils?
11. Have you ever encountered a challenging situation while working with animals or students? How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?
12. How do you ensure the well-being and welfare of the animals in your care? What practices do you believe are most important in animal husbandry?