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Band 4 Physiotherapy Technician
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Band 4 Physiotherapy Technician
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About Shaftesbury Statement
Shaftesbury is a disability charity offering care, education, vocational and rehab services. The charity also provides residential care, nursing and supported living.
Within the education sector, Shaftesbury has one school, Shaftesbury Victoria School, and 2 further education colleges, Shaftesbury Millie College and Shaftesbury Nash College. The school is for students aged 3-19, and the colleges are for students aged 16-25. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and some have profound and complex learning needs.
About The Role
We are looking for a Band 4 Physiotherapist Technician to support on a fixed term contract (to 30.06.27) our highly experienced Physiotherapy Team in delivering a Physiotherapy service to the students of Victoria School.
You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of care, fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and excellence in order to support the physiotherapy provision at Victoria School.
The successful candidate will be an, self-motivated, and empathetic, with a genuine passion supporting and developing the Physiotherapy needs of the students at our school. You will already have experience and knowledge within Physiotherapy and understand how a technician is able to support the qualified members of the team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the qualified team under their guidance in the provision and delivery of Physiotherapy programmes to our students.
- On occasions, being a second support person within 1-1 sessions to support with positioning, position and balance where required within Physiotherapy sessions.
- Supporting in Aquatherapy sessions under the guidance of the qualified staff.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- 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.
Safeguarding
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.
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Equality and Diversity
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.
Application Process
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 VECHR@victoria.poole.sch.uk
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.
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