Physiotherapists — Stevenage

You could be the Physiotherapist who transforms how a young person experiences their world.

Competitive rates | Stevenage | Flexible, self-employed hours

Why ASEND?

• Competitive pay: Generous and competitive rates of pay, reflecting your specialist expertise
• Flexible working: Flexible assignments you can arrange around your existing schedule, within school term time and school hours
• Dedicated support: You’ll be supported by our specialist and experienced SEND team throughout every assignment
• Professional development: Opportunities for CPD and training in working with children with SEND
• A role with purpose: Join a specialist SEND organisation making a difference in the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable learners
• Varied and interesting work: Assessments, consultations, school-based therapy, and opportunities for tribunal report work

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to discuss the work we have available.

About this young person and your role

• Location: Stevenage – in person
• Hours: A total of 20 hours of physiotherapy is required per year.
• Young person: 17 years old
• Their needs: This young person has both complex medical and physical needs. His diagnosis of Mutation of NKX6-2 with associated motor deterioration, communication difficulties, altered sensory processing and health needs give rise to ongoing, daily challenges which impact significantly on his access to his environment. He requires regular ongoing physiotherapy to prevent delay progression of musculoskeletal difficulties, to maintain gross motor skills, and develop further strength and stability.

What we’re looking for in a Physiotherapist

Essential:

• HCPC registration: You must hold current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist
• Experience with children: Experience providing therapy to children and young people, ideally with SEND
• Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding processes and a commitment to promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people at all times
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can help you obtain this) and 2 professional references
• Location: You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship

Desirable:

• Experience working in schools or educational settings
• Experience with sensory processing, fine/gross motor skills, and self-regulation in children with SEND
• Experience writing reports for EHCPs, first-tier tribunals, and appeals
• Familiarity with a range of SEND needs including autism (ASD/ASC), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, MLD, SLD, and PMLD

Employment type

This is a self-employed role, giving you the freedom to choose your hours and manage your own schedule, backed by the full support of our team.

About ASEND

ASEND is a specialist SEND organisation, placing dedicated SEND professionals in schools and services throughout the UK. We work exclusively in the field of SEND and are proud to say our leadership team all have extensive experience as teachers and leaders in the field. When you work with ASEND, you are part of our team and have our expertise and experience to support you and further your career.

Applying

Interviews and conversations are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Apply now and start making a difference.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The UK’s vulnerable children are disproportionately from minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission that our team reflects the experiences of the young people we support.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.