Speech Therapy Assistant - Part-Time (Hereford/Worcester)

National Star; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

National Star’s Speech and Language Therapy team in Hereford and Worcester seeks a part-time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to help students gain effective communication. You will work with therapists to support AAC implementation, develop resources, and encourage independence in daily life.

The role requires 32 hours per week term-time only across Hereford and Worcester, with a collaborative approach across multiple campus teams and a commitment to enabling students to participate fully.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with people with disabilities and varied needs.
• Knowledge of AAC, Makaton and/or Intensive Interaction would help.
• Excellent observational and communication skills with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students to develop communication skills and express opinions.
• Assist Speech and Language Therapists in direct and indirect therapy tasks.
• Hit the ground running with AAC devices and resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across sites (OT, physio, education, nursing).
• Produce personalised materials to aid progression and achievement.

Skills

Communication skills

Observational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

AAC devices

Makaton / Intensive Interaction

Job description

National Star’s Speech and Language Therapy team in Hereford and Worcester seeks a part-time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to help students gain effective communication. You will work with therapists to support AAC implementation, develop resources, and encourage independence in daily life.

The role requires 32 hours per week term-time only across Hereford and Worcester, with a collaborative approach across multiple campus teams and a commitment to enabling students to participate fully.