Children's Physiotherapy AssistantNHS

Job summary

Do you have an interest in working in Children's Services as a Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant?

This post would suit someone who has an interest in working with children and supporting the physiotherapy team. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of previous experience as a physiotherapy assistant/technician working in an NHS setting. This post does not require a physiotherapy qualification but candidates must demonstrate experience in working with children.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly paediatric physiotherapy team, delivering services to children with special educational needs in mainstream and special schools, nurseries and the community.

The team is part of an integrated Paediatric Therapy Service, providing a multi-disciplinary, family-centred rehabilitation service to children with a variety of complex needs.

The successful candidate will support clinical and school staff in delivering physiotherapy to children and young people aged 4-19 years with complex health needs across a variety of community settings.

The work is varied and requires a flexible approach, with a focus on promoting good customer service and effective working relationships.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the Physiotherapy Team, supporting Physiotherapists to deliver care to children with physical and movement difficulties and Special Educational Needs (SEN) across Brent.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children in mainstream and special schools, preschool settings, community settings and MSK clinics.
• Working with children who may have severe or profound learning disabilities, challenging behaviours or English as an additional language (EAL).
• Working independently with children under the guidance and direction of a Physiotherapist.
• Supporting Physiotherapists and education staff to deliver individual physiotherapy programmes.
• Adapting activities to meet each child's individual needs and help them access their curriculum and environment.
• Working collaboratively with children and young people, parents, carers, families and education staff.
• Supporting group activities within schools, community settings and MSK outpatient clinics.
• Travelling between schools and community locations as required.
• Completing administrative duties to support the day-to-day running of the department.
• Contributing to team meetings and departmental projects.
• Assisting Physiotherapists with the delivery of training to school staff and parents on aspects of physiotherapy.

Job description

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.