Physiotherapy Assistant

Job details

Salary

£25281.79

Hours of work

22hrs/39weeks

Location

Ullenwood

Location status

Ullenwood

Contract type

Fixed Term

Interview date

TBC

Closing date

18/09/2026

About the role

Are you keen to build on your experience of working with people with disabilities and move towards a career in Physiotherapy? We have an exciting opportunity for internal applications for a Physiotherapy Assistant role on a fixed term contract. It will be a term-time only role (39 weeks) working 22 hours a week. The role will be based at our college in Ullenwood.

We are looking for someone with previous experience of working with people with disabilities and ideally will have some experience in supporting physiotherapy interventions 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.

About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,400 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

Subsidised bus 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

Last reviewed on 12/09/2026