NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work with children within the Children's physiotherapy team for Redbridge as a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner supporting the specialist physiotherapist leading on the EHCP provision for children attending a Redbridge Mainstream School.

Main duties of the job

To assist in assessment and treatment of physiotherpy alongside senior physiotherapist.

To order, monitor, manage, track record keeping/admin on EHCP provision and report writing.

To order, monitor, record, manage the storage and set up of school/ community equipment.

To lead / organise / run group activity / sessions under guidance of senior physiotherapist.

About us

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They are:We are kind.We are respectful.We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year plus HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

395-RR099-25

Job locations

The Grove

Grove Road

Chadwell Heath

RM6 4XH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to pre-school / school aged children by supporting the therapist in the screening, planning, implementation and modification of physiotherapy programmes.

2. To carry out an extended assistants role in identified areas having completed training and successful competency training.Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflectsand supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of ourongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver highquality, person-centered care, we will prioritise applications fromindividuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AIduring the recruitment process.

Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to pre-school / school aged children by supporting the therapist in the screening, planning, implementation and modification of physiotherapy programmes.

2. To carry out an extended assistants role in identified areas having completed training and successful competency training.Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflectsand supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of ourongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver highquality, person-centered care, we will prioritise applications fromindividuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AIduring the recruitment process.

Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • 2 years + experience of working with children in a therapy/ nursing/educational/carer role

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a therapy assistant role

Essential

Essential

  • Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development and a willingness to be trained and assessed in competencies relevant

Essential

Essential

  • Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities / special school settings
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • 2 years + experience of working with children in a therapy/ nursing/educational/carer role

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a therapy assistant role

Essential

Essential

  • Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development and a willingness to be trained and assessed in competencies relevant

Essential

Essential

  • Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities / special school settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

The Grove

Grove Road

Chadwell Heath

RM6 4XH


Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

The Grove

Grove Road

Chadwell Heath

RM6 4XH


Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical lead for children's physiotherapy

Miriam Antoniou

Miriam.Antoniou@nelft.nhs.uk

07920252105

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year plus HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

395-RR099-25

Job locations

The Grove

Grove Road

Chadwell Heath

RM6 4XH


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