Job Description

Senior Speech and Language Therapist / Assessor

Part time (38 hours a week), Term Time only , Mon - Friday

Based Outskirts Cheltenham with some travel to other sites



National Star is excited to recruit a Senior Therapist Assessor within Speech and Language Therapy to provide high quality pre-entry therapy assessments for prospective learners with complex physical and learning needs, ensuring the holistic understanding of each learner's therapy needs prior to enrolment at National Star.

This role bridges assessment and therapy, offering potential students and families an expert clinical perspective during the admissions process. The post holder will not hold a traditional therapy caseload but will play a key role in shaping therapy provision recommendations through functional and subjective assessments. To ensure maintenance of clinical skills, there will be opportunities to be involved in direct therapy delivery to our young people.

The therapist will work collaboratively with the Assessments team and their respective disciplines therapy team (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy) to contribute to the formulation of person-centred recommendations for therapy input, equipment needs, and support strategies.

This is a this is a critical role within the organisation contributing to the success of student placements.

This role is primarily based at our Ullenwood campus, but will include support to other facilities including Worcester, Hereford and Mamhilad (Wales)

Contract Type:

Permanent | Contract: Part time (38 hours) Term time only (0.86 FTE) | Salary: FTE 39576.32 - 45,830.41 | Location Status: On site (Ullenwood) with travel to other sites as required | Interview Date: 08/09/2025 | Closing Date: 31/08/2025