At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEN using horses to build confidence and life skills.
- Company: Join a passionate team at MA Equestrian, dedicated to changing lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Combine your love for horses with helping young people thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN children and hands-on horse skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre, Boughton Mill Farm, Welford Rd, Chapel Brampton, Northampton NN6 8AB, UK
We are looking for someone truly unique to join our team at MA Equestrian — someone who loves horses AND has a passion for supporting children and young people with SEN. We run a specialist Alternative Provision programme for young people who are unable to attend mainstream school, including those with SEMH needs, ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and PDA profiles. We use the power of horses to build confidence, resilience, and real life skills — and we are proud to deliver the BHS Changing Lives Through Horses (CLtH) programme.
Role details:
- Part time — 20 to 25 hours per week
- £25–£35 per hour dependent on experience
- Term time
- Location: Boughton Mill, Welford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton
Responsibilities:
- Delivering the BHS Changing Lives Through Horses (CLtH) programme alongside our BHS coaches
- Taking ridden sessions and stable management sessions
- Supporting children and young adults in all daily activities
- Lesson planning, scheduling, and tracking progress
- Writing parental and local authority progress reports
- Helping to create a calm, safe, and positive environment every single day
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Proven experience working with children with SEN, ADHD, ASD, SEMH, or anxiety
- Strong, hands-on experience with horses and ponies
- A calm, patient, and nurturing nature
- The ability to stay grounded and professional under pressure
- Reliability, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to young people
Extras:
- Bonus if you have experience in alternative provision, therapeutic settings, or hold qualifications in childcare, education, or equine care — but it is not essential. The right person and the right values matter most to us.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. MA Equestrian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
If this sounds like you, we would absolutely love to hear from you.
Equine SEN Practitioner - MA Equestrian map-marker calendar Closing date: 18/06/2026 in Northampton employer: British Horse Society
The British Horse Society is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and flexibility. With generous benefits such as 26 days of annual leave, matched pension contributions, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees can thrive both personally and professionally in our Warwickshire office, where they can enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic with the option for remote work.
