Highly Specialised Speech and Language Therapist – Bank

About the role

You will provide assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy programmes for learners with complex communication needs, to support their development and learning across all elements of their curriculum, as well as close multidisciplinary working with our Student Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Education, Nursing and Residential teams, and external stakeholders such as NHS Specialist AAC hubs and AAC manufacturers/suppliers.

You will demonstrate excellent professional knowledge and experience, underpinned by current evidence based practice; including complex AAC assessment and intervention programmes. You must hold a recognised Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists degree level qualification; and membership of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

We envisage this to be a temporary requirement to July 2026 to be reviewed subject to confirmation of our needs for the next academic year.

About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical

Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)

Award-winning training

Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more