Supported internships

Gateshead Council's supported internship enables learners to complete a supported work placement and spend one day per week in education to complete the qualifications listed below and achieve a Certificate in Skills for Employment Training and Personal Development. You must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to access this one year E1-L2 programme. It is designed to get you into an apprenticeship or paid work.

Find out more about our supported internships

Learners spend up to four days per week in a work placement, following the hours and work patterns of the business. They learn the skills needed for their role with the support of a TSI trained job coach who will liaise with employers and support them throughout their placement.

Learners receive independent travel training including planning a route, making a journey safely, paying for tickets and competence to travel to and from the work place. Travel training will continue until support workers, parents/carers and the Intern are confident.

Learners will complete the following qualifications:

• maths - E1 to L2
• English - E1 to L2
• digital skills - E1 to L2
• customer service skills - E1 to L2
• health and safety in the workplace - E1 to L2
• interview skills/employability - E1 to L2
• optional childcare/other accreditation

For more information, or to take part in a supported internship, you can contact our Learning and Skills team on 0191 433 8646 or email supportedinternships@gateshead.gov.uk.