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Assistant Trainer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192607
Primary & Secondary Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 22 October 2026
Location TBC
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Job Description

Assistant Trainer

Temporary | Contract

About the Role

You'll join a school as an Assistant Trainer, supporting the training team with the day-to-day care, handling and training of the owls. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll help make sure routines are followed consistently and that the birds are handled safely and confidently.

You'll be given the support and guidance you need to settle in quickly.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the day-to-day care and handling of the owls.
  • Assisting with training sessions and following established routines.
  • Keeping the owls' environment clean, safe and well maintained.
  • Reporting any concerns about the welfare of the owls or the condition of the facilities.
  • Contributing to a safe, positive and welcoming environment for learners and staff.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A confident, calm approach to handling animals
  • The ability to follow routines and work to a schedule
  • A practical understanding of health and safety
  • A reliable and thorough approach to your work
  • The ability to work well as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Previous experience working with birds or animals in a training or care setting

If you're ready to bring your care and confidence to a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Andy Stone

Andy Stone

Chief Strategy Officer

Requirements

  • Confident, calm approach to handling animals
  • Ability to follow routines and work to a schedule
  • Practical understanding of health and safety
  • Reliable and thorough approach
  • Team working ability

Skills & Qualifications

Animal handlingBird careHealth and safety awarenessRoutine maintenanceTeam collaboration

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