EQUINE GROOM L2 EQUINE GROOM - RDA CENTRE (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £8.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, Yorkshire, WF4 3JL |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 277127 |
Summary
Are you passionate about horses and helping others? Then is apprenticeship maybe the perfect option for you.
Wakefield is a Riding for the Disabled Association centre. They support riders with additional needs and assisted therapy sessions.
Your role will include:-
Tacking up
Side walking to support the riders
Grooming
Fund raising events
Mucking out
Feeding
Turning out etc
This role offers so many opportunities to grow and develop whilst on programme. The apprenticeship is practical based so not lots of time spent in the classroom. If you did not achieve your GCSE's at school we can support you to gain your Functional Skills.
To apply for this role you must have lived in the EU for 3 years or more.
Due to the nature of horses you should have hands on experience with them.
Working hours:-
8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday
Weekend work may be required at National Champs, fundraising events etc
Sunday morning sessions.
April-Oct- Evening classes-7.30pm-Are a possibility
Training
All training will be provided on
site during your paid working hours.
Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination
of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training
Trainer Coach.
Qualifications required
A GCSE or equivalent pass in English
and maths is beneficial but not essential.
If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your
Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
Skills required
Horse handling experience
Prospects
Progression to Senior Equine Groom
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 12 Months
Wakefield is a Riding for the Disabled Association centre. They support riders with additional needs and assisted therapy sessions.
Your role will include:-
Tacking up
Side walking to support the riders
Grooming
Fund raising events
Mucking out
Feeding
Turning out etc
This role offers so many opportunities to grow and develop whilst on programme. The apprenticeship is practical based so not lots of time spent in the classroom. If you did not achieve your GCSE's at school we can support you to gain your Functional Skills.
To apply for this role you must have lived in the EU for 3 years or more.
Due to the nature of horses you should have hands on experience with them.
Working hours:-
8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday
Weekend work may be required at National Champs, fundraising events etc
Sunday morning sessions.
April-Oct- Evening classes-7.30pm-Are a possibility
Training
All training will be provided on
site during your paid working hours.
Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination
of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training
Trainer Coach.
Qualifications required
A GCSE or equivalent pass in English
and maths is beneficial but not essential.
If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your
Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
Skills required
Horse handling experience
Prospects
Progression to Senior Equine Groom
Qualification / Standard : ST0166 Equine groom
Duration 12 Months