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Physiotherapy assistants help physiotherapists work with patients to restore or improve movement.
You could work: evenings / weekends; on a rota
There will be
5.4% more Physiotherapy assistant jobs in 2027.
In your local area
As part of your day-to-day duties, you could:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work in an NHS or private hospital, at a health centre or at a client's home.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include:
Most health and social care courses include work placements, which is a good way for you to get experience.
You'll usually need:
You can do an intermediate apprenticeship as a health care support worker, or advanced apprenticeship as a senior healthcare support worker.
You'll usually need:
You could start as a healthcare assistant and learn on the job, then move into physiotherapy work through further training and promotion.
You'll find it useful to get some paid or voluntary experience in a healthcare setting or personal care role.
You could also contact the voluntary services co-ordinator at your local NHS trust for advice about opportunities.
Private physiotherapy clinics, nursing homes and sports clinics may also offer work placements.
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got relevant skills and experience from working in a healthcare setting.
You'll need to:
When applying for courses and jobs, you'll be expected to have an understanding of how NHS values apply in your work.
You can find out more about becoming a physiotherapy assistant from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Careers.
With experience and further qualifications, you could become a senior physiotherapy support worker, or assistant practitioner.
You could take an accredited degree to train as a physiotherapist.