# Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-physiotherapy-assistant/e892abce-b24f-4501-a0d3-4d976c84e657 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-physiotherapy-assistant/e892abce-b24f-4501-a0d3-4d976c84e657.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £30,630 - £32,346 pro rata per annum incl. HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, Term time hours, Annualised hours, 18 hours per week (post is 0.41 whole time equivalent and we will consider term time only (18 hours a week) or annualised hours (for example 17 hours in term time, 7.5 hours in school holidays)) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-30T23:01:20.603Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Southall/Central_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Physiotherapy_Assistant/Paediatric_Physiotherapy_Assistant-v8181241 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8181241?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Paediatric Physiotherapy Team in Ealing to work with children and young people from 0-18/19 years of age with a variety of neurological, orthopaedic and/or musculoskeletal conditions in community clinics, specialist and mainstream schools and nurseries across the Borough. ### Main duties of the job The Physiotherapy Assistant will work under the direction and guidance of the physiotherapists in the provision of physiotherapy services to children referred to the Paediatric Physiotherapy Team in Ealing. This will include supporting physiotherapists in carrying out assessments and treatment sessions, setting up and using specialist postural management and mobility equipment, and carrying out independent sessions 1:1 following training from a physiotherapist. The post holder is required to have previous experience of working as a physiotherapy assistant, and of working with children. Training and ongoing support from the physiotherapy team will be provided, and we are especially looking for someone who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills as an assistant within our team. Flexible working will be considered. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical Duties and Responsibilities - .  To implement Physiotherapy Programmes under supervision as directed or monitored by the Physiotherapists. It will involve:- - Preparing the treatment environment. - Carrying out treatment activities. - Liaising with other professionals or workers involved. - Observing and recording child’s responses. - Communicating outcome of treatment session. - Assessing child’s progress. - Feedback to the therapists any changes or concerns regarding the child’s physical abilities/equipment - Upgrading and advising activities etc. - Working in both individual and group situations with the children. - To assist in developing and writing individual or group treatment plans. - To assist with the provision and organisation of the postural management equipment/mobility equipment. - To adapt equipment under the direction of a Physiotherapist. - Assist in Hydrotherapy sessions if required. - To prepare training materials. - To assist in the fabrication/application of splints. - To be responsible for the organisation, storage and maintenance of treatment materials and equipment, and report faults / shortage when necessary, in conjunction with other team members. Please see job description and person specification for further details. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Evidence of previous experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant Band 2 - Evidence of experience in working with children with physical difficulties or special needs, or within a social, health or educational setting - Adequate literacy and numeracy skills i.e. for case note writing, measurement of equipment - Experience in working within a team environment - Experience in undertaking assigned tasks under supervision ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - Completed basic educational levels e.g. GCSE or equivalent. ### Skills, Abilities and Attributes **Essential** - Good communication skills, organisational ability and time management skills - Good initiative, be realistic and trustworthy - Ability to work independently and under time pressure and be flexible and adaptive at the work place - Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with parents, children and other professionals - Intermediate IT skills ## Documents - [cnwl values (pdf, 182.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1162) - [cnwl staff charter (pdf, 684.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2868) - [cnwl staff networks (pdf, 320.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1160) - [cnwl reward and wellbeing handbook 2020 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1773) - [cnwl culture scarf behaviour framework (pdf, 710.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2869) - [accommodation information for new starters (pdf, 120.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2438) - [band 3 paediatric physio assistant person specification (pdf, 96.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10484518) - [band 3 paediatric physiotherapy assistant job description (pdf, 360.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10484517) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.