Not sure if I want to continue with this role, struggle with moving and handling

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It's supporting pmld students (profound and multiple learning difficulties). 95% of the class are wheelchair users, they are lovely and I'm proud to be able to support them.
However I've been doing it for a few weeks now and I still struggle with the moving and handling side of it, the transfers from one chair to another, using slings, putting them in the right places, all the different belts, buckles, straps etc. To fasten on each chair, as well as the manual handling of equipment.
I have always struggled with physical tasks like this and have sometimes wondered if I have dyspraxia.
I'm much slower than the permanent staff and they're being polite about it but I can see them being frustrated inside.
Sometimes it's ok but generally I find it stressful and overwhelming.
It's supply work so I don't have to give notice (though a few days would be courteous)
I feel bad on the students and would miss them, but I don't know if I can do this until Christmas.
Also can feel my back aching with constant bending down and lifting.
There are 2 of us agency staff in the room, and I feel like the other one can use her initiative so much more, is constantly asking how she can help out, arrives way before the start of the day etc.
They said I was doing a great job but I can see how I'd look rubbish in comparison now.
Should I look for another role? Thanks

It's also one of those roles where you feel like you shouldn't be sitting down, you should be constantly on your feet doing something , e.g. constantly cleaning something. It's a shame as I really liked it at first

It takes an awful lot of practise to become familiar with all the different slings, chairs, standing frames etc. To do it well and with confidence takes weeks but that said, if you are finding it all overwhelming then that won't be helping. Did you get proper training from the OT/physio?

I haven't had any training related to this role unfortunately.
I have had moving and handling training in the past in social care work, but it was much simpler.
Maybe I do need to give it more time.

It's unfair of them to put you in that position, you should have a proper run through with their moving and handling trainer before using the equipment. When I worked in a school we were lucky if two slings were the same much less two chairs, have you been able to do some shadowing or were you thrown in at the deep end?

It seems they were just desperate for staff, the permanent staff talk you through it but I find I'm always making mistakes and that slows down the process.

Hi I was in your position 2 years ago....in a childrens care home all with PMLD.
I'll be honest it took probably three months to begin looking forward to going in (I was petrified) but I asked question after question even after the training and I wouldnt do anything else now :)
Stating the obvious with your back, remember your knees - I know about it the odd day I forget and have back ache. Your amazing for giving it time so far! x

In your situation I would ask for proper training and if it wasn't forthcoming I would leave. I have seen some serious near misses with slings and people who aren't properly trained, I wouldn't want to be in that situation.