We’re looking to recruit a new Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work alongside our experienced team, supporting students to develop their skills so that they can express their opinions, make choices and communicate with family and friends. Job details
Role type
Part Time, Term-Time Only Hours of work
40 hours / 39 weeks (0.91 FTE) Location
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Term-time only 04/02/2025 Interview date
Throughout advert duration - please apply early as we may close the vacancy if a suitable applicant is appointed. Speech and Language Therapists at National Star have a key role in ensuring that students gain the skills and confidence to communicate effectively as part of their journey towards living as independently as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified practitioner with a minimum of 2 years’ experience looking to build their career to develop their expertise of Speech and Language Therapy within a college setting. We’re expecting you will have an interest in working with people with a broad range of physical and learning disabilities, including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and Acquired Brain Injury. Experience in providing direct and indirect speech and language therapy support is preferred. A knowledge of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), Makaton and/or Intensive Interaction would help you to hit the ground running in this role. You will also have excellent observational and communication skills and a creative and flexible approach to work. Multi-disciplinary working is key to the success of our college, so being a team player is a must-have attribute as you will find yourself working alongside our occupational therapy, physiotherapy, education, nursing, and residential teams. If you would like the opportunity to discuss this role prior to your application, please contact the recruitment team on 01242 504300. Apply
Apply online to the Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Wales) role. How we will reward you
It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation. Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical. Staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to our Ullenwood site Monday to Friday. Award-winning training. Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs. 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.
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