Trainee Hydrotherapy & PMLD Support Assistant

Thinking about starting a career supporting children with complex needs?

Hydrotherapy can play an incredible role in helping pupils build strength, improve movement and develop confidence. This specialist SEN provision in the South Shields and Sunderland area is seeking a Trainee Hydrotherapy Support Assistant to join their dedicated team.

The role involves supporting pupils aged 6–18 who have Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, complex physical needs and communication challenges
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This role would suit someone who is caring, motivated and interested in learning specialist SEN support techniques.

They are looking for individuals who are:

• Positive and patient
• Interested in working with children with complex needs
• Comfortable supporting pupils with mobility needs
• Willing to learn specialist therapy support methods

Strong teamwork is essential in this setting.

Previous experience is not essential
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The school offers opportunities for candidates to start on a trainee scale
, allowing them to learn the role alongside experienced staff.

This role could be ideal for:

• Individuals considering a career in education
• Psychology or education graduates
• Care workers transitioning into schools
• People interested in physiotherapy or therapy support roles

Training will be provided.

Your role will involve supporting pupils both in the classroom and during hydrotherapy sessions.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting hydrotherapy activities safely
• Assisting pupils with mobility and positioning
• Encouraging participation in sensory learning activities
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Assisting with classroom routines and activities

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.

Staff are supported through training in:

• Moving and handling
• Hydrotherapy safety procedures
• Safeguarding
• SEN support strategies
• Behaviour management

This provides valuable experience for individuals considering a long‑term career in specialist education.

The school is committed to creating a safe and engaging learning environment where pupils with complex needs can develop confidence and independence.

Staff are supportive, collaborative and passionate about helping pupils succeed.

If you are looking to start a rewarding career in education and want to support pupils with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Hydrotherapy Support Assistant opportunity in the South Shields and Sunderland area
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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