Physiotherapy Assistant (& Manual Handling Trainer)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Northolt; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and induction

Structured training and progression

Clear progression pathways

Special schools allowance included in:

Job summary

Grand Union Village School is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to support physiotherapy for pupils aged 4 to 11 with severe and profound learning disabilities, including autism, at a new primary special school. The role supports therapy programmes and includes overseeing manual handling, within a multidisciplinary team and access to hydrotherapy facilities.

The position is term-time only, Tuesday to Friday, with full training and clear pathways for progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience, or willingness to undertake training.
• DBS check.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of physiotherapy for pupils at the school
• Deliver specific therapy programmes once trained, under the oversight of qualified physiotherapists
• Support and oversee manual handling within the school
• Support children with a range of special educational needs

Skills

Passion for supporting children with S

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Job description

Grand Union Village School is recruiting a Physiotherapy Assistant to support physiotherapy for pupils aged 4 to 11 with severe and profound learning disabilities, including autism, at this new primary special school. The post supports delivery of therapy programmes set by qualified physiotherapists and includes overseeing manual handling across the school. Working term-time only, Tuesday to Friday, it sits within a multidisciplinary team and gives access to a hydrotherapy pool and purpose-built therapy rooms. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support the delivery of physiotherapy for pupils at the school
• Deliver specific therapy programmes once trained, under the oversight of qualified physiotherapists
• Support and oversee manual handling within the school
• Support children with a range of special educational needs

Experience

• Relevant experience, or willingness to undertake training

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for supporting children with special educational needs
• Works collaboratively as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for pupils

What’s offered

• Full training, induction and support
• Structured training and opportunities to specialise
• Clear pathways for progression
• Special schools allowance included in salary