Physiotherapy Assistant

Join National Star as a Physiotherapy Assistant and learn from our highly professional Physiotherapy team.

Job details

Salary

£24 242.40 - £24 545.43 FTE depending on experience

Role type

Term Time Only

Hours of work

Part time (37 hrs /week ) Term time only (39 week/yr) 0.85 FTE

Location

Ullenwood

Location status

On site (Ullenwood)

Contract type

Permanent

Interview date

TBC

Closing date

08/12/2025

About the role

We are looking for someone with previous experience of working with people with disabilities or experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant and a keen interest in promoting the health and wellbeing of students through supporting their physical development. You will have a flexible and adaptable attitude and be a confident and proactive self-starter.

The role will include working with young people who have complex physical and learning difficulties, with both acute and chronic presentation. As part of this diverse and interesting role you will assist students with their Physiotherapy treatments, whilst working in our state-of-the-art facilities, which are very well resourced to support the delivery of high-quality therapy, including Aquatic and Rebound Therapy.

You will also support the Physiotherapy team with clerical related duties, as well as working with the wide multidisciplinary team within National Star to ensure that our students are fully supported and all records, reports and programmes are kept up to date.

This is a term-time only role (39 weeks) working 37.5 hours a week. The role will be based at our college in Ullenwood on the outskirts of Cheltenham. We have a staff minibus that runs from central Cheltenham or Gloucester or if you prefer to drive we have ample parking on site.

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, Monday to Friday (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

Last reviewed on 25/11/2025