Gateshead Council Supported Internships

Gateshead Council's exciting Supported Internship programme is a specialised programme that aims to support young people with SEND to gain the skills and experience needed to progress into paid employment.  

Teams from across the council provide work placements, whilst our Learning and Skills team provide a dedicated job coach to support the process as well as delivering Employment Skills sessions and English and Maths qualifications. 

Cerys, 17, recently landed a job role after completing a placement with our Locality team. Cerys said:

"Doing a Supported Internship at Gateshead Council has given me so much more confidence.  

"Last year I was nervous to take a bus by myself. As part of the programme I got help with travel training from the staff at Learning and Skills. Now I take the bus four times a week - I never thought I'd be able to do that!" 

To learn more about the programme and apply for a place for September 2026 email [email protected] or visit Supported Internships.