Title: Aspiring Physiotherapist - Learning Support Assistant West Drayton
Location: West Drayton | Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £108 per day | Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (Term Time Only)
Aspiring Physiotherapist - Learning Support Assistant West Drayton
Aspiring Physiotherapist? This is your clinical classroom.
If you are a Sports Science, Physiotherapy, or Health Sciences graduate looking to build real-world experience before your MSc or NHS placement, this role offers something unique. You will be working with children who have physical disabilities, global developmental delay, and complex communication needs—gaining hands-on exposure to the very challenges you will treat as a qualified physiotherapist.
Aspiring Physiotherapist - Learning Support Assistant West Drayton - Education and Training
Why this role is the perfect launchpad for Physiotherapy:
- Observe & Support Gross Motor Development: Many of the students we support use wheelchairs or mobility aids, and face significant delays in reaching physical milestones. You will see firsthand how conditions affect posture, gait, balance, and coordination—and you will work alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists to implement physical programmes that build strength and mobility.
- Understand the Link Between Physical and Cognitive Development: These children often have speech and language challenges alongside their physical disabilities. You will learn how physical positioning, core stability, and sensory input directly impact a child's ability to focus, communicate, and engage with learning—a crucial insight for any physio working with neurodiverse or multiply-disabled populations.
- Practical Experience with Mobility Aids & Equipment: You will gain familiarity with wheelchairs, standing frames, walking frames, and other assistive technology. Learning how to safely support transfers, positioning, and postural management in a real-world setting gives you a significant advantage when you begin your physiotherapy placements.
- Develop Your Clinical Eye: You will learn to recognise subtle changes in muscle tone, joint stiffness, and fatigue. You will see how physical discomfort or pain manifests in behaviour, especially in children who cannot verbally articulate what they are feeling. This ability to "read" the body is at the heart of effective physiotherapy assessment.
- Build Therapeutic Rapport with Non-Verbal Children: Communication is about more than words. You will learn to build trust through consistency, touch, and presence—skills that are essential when working with children who have speech and language challenges or cognitive impairments.
Aspiring Physiotherapist - Learning Support Assistant West Drayton - Education and Training - Aspiring Physiotherapist - Learning Support Assistant West Drayton
About the Role:
This specialist provision in West Drayton supports young people with:
- Physical disabilities and mobility challenges
- Global developmental delay
- Speech and language difficulties
- Complex health needs and sensory processing differences
Your role will focus on supporting students to access their education safely, building their physical confidence, and helping them develop the gross and fine motor skills they need for daily life.
Aspiring Physiotherapist - Learning Support Assistant West Drayton - Education and Training
This opportunity is ideal for those aspiring to become:
Aspiring Physiotherapist - Learning Support Assistant West Drayton employer: AMA Admin
Milk Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic environment for aspiring Behaviour, Pastoral, or Cover Specialists in Bradford. With a focus on professional development and valuable classroom experience, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while enjoying consistent hours and a positive school culture. Join us to build your career in education and contribute to a thriving community.
