Annual Salary
£24,000 to £29,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Physiotherapy assistants work with patients to manage their condition and improve movement.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; on a rota
There will be
3.8% more Physiotherapy assistant jobs in 2029.
As a physiotherapy assistant, you would:
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 practical experience.
You'll usually need:
You can do a Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship or a Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
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 might have an advantage when looking for jobs if you have volunteering experience in a healthcare setting.
You can also find volunteering opportunities through The National Council for Voluntary Organisations and Do IT.
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got relevant skills and experience from working in a healthcare or sports exercise setting. Some employers may ask for a qualification in healthcare and GCSE subjects like maths and English.
You'll need to:
You'll be expected to show an understanding of the NHS values when applying for jobs and apprenticeships.
You can find out more about how to become 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; train to become an assistant practitioner; take an accredited degree to qualify as a physiotherapist
You'll need: