Responsibilities include supporting the qualified team under their guidance in the provision and delivery of Physiotherapy programmes to our students. On occasions you will be a second support person within 1-1 sessions to support with positioning, position and balance where required within Physiotherapy sessions. You will also be required to support in Aquatherapy sessions under the guidance of the qualified staff.
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and empathetic individuals with a genuine passion for Physiotherapy.
Physically able to support the moving and handling of students on land and in water.
Strong IT skills and an understanding of the legal responsibilities to document interventions with students.
Calm and adaptable approach, able to lead and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively within the wider MDT team; education and therapies
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Shaftesbury Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff. It is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow our rigorous safer recruitment processes.
Shaftesbury is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Shaftesbury aims to create and sustain an inclusive work environment which provides equality of opportunity for everyone and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The post holder is required to uphold the Equality and Diversity policy and comply with the code of conduct which sets out our standards of behaviour towards those who use our services or work within them.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SPONSORSHIP
Job Description and Application Form on request please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 13th July 2026
Early applications are strongly encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.
Visits to the setting are welcomed, and encouraged, by arrangement.
