Equine Groom Apprentice
JTW HORSE SALES LTD
Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NE19 2DL)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 June 2025
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Summary
JTW Horse Sales Ltd are looking to recruit an Apprentice to join their team, supporting in caring for the health and wellbeing of their horses. You will work towards a Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship standard.
- Wage
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£11,778 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Saturday, times to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Within the small team at our stables, you will be responsible, on a daily basis for:
- Monitoring the environment of the horses
- Checking their feed and water, ensuring it is fresh and clean
- Clearing and mucking out of stables
- Assisting in the daily exercising and health assessment of horses
- Supporting with vets’ visits
- Working alongside team members to helping out where and when required
- Working outdoors in all weathers
Where you'll work
Bog Hall Farm
Kirkheaton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE19 2DL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
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Training schedule
Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 3-9)
- Maths (grade 3-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Non Judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Working outside in all weathers is an expectation of the job. The animals require to be looked after all year round.
About this employer
A small company stabling, caring for and training horses within the equine industry.
After this apprenticeship
Potential to progress into full-time employment or progression onto a level 3 apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326742.
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Closes in 10 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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