Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
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Role summary
Join the Children's Physiotherapy Team as a Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner, helping children and young people from birth to 25 years achieve their goals and maximise independence. You will deliver delegated therapy programmes, support reassessments and discharge planning, and work with children with a wide range of physical and complex needs. The role involves working closely with physiotherapists, families, carers, schools, and other professionals. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
Essential criteria
- Higher apprenticeship level 5 /Foundation Degree in related subject
- Assistant practitioner qualification or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.
- Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to assessment and management of individuals with physiotherapy needs.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working with children with additional needs
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working within AHP profession
- NHS/Healthcare experience
- Qualifications and training
- Higher apprenticeship level 5 /Foundation Degree in related subject
- Assistant practitioner qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.
- Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to assessment and management of individuals with physiotherapy needs.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working with children with additional needs
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working within AHP profession
- NHS/Healthcare experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn Join our friendly and supportive Children's Physiotherapy Team as a Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner, helping children and young people from birth to 25 years achieve their goals and maximise their independence. This role will be mainly based within the North Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Moorlands area.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with physiotherapists, families, carers, schools, and other professionals, you will deliver delegated therapy programmes, support reassessments and discharge planning, and support children with a wide range of physical and complex needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, and
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & W
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