Supported internships
Inclusive Learning and Supported Internship marketplace
Looking for real opportunities in education, training or paid work?
Attend the free Inclusive Learning and Supported Internship marketplace at the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool on 26 March between 4:30 and 7pm.
About Supported Internships
Supporting young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) to get employment ready
A Supported Internship is a work based study programme for young people aged 16–24 with SEND (special educational needs and/or disabilities) who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Ready to apply?
Complete the Supported Internship Expression of Interest Form:
The aim of a Supported Internship
The aim is to help young people gain the skills they need to get and keep a paid job.
Supported Internships run from September to July (one academic year).
What the programme includes:
Work placement
- A meaningful work placement for most of the year.
- Placements match young people’s skills and interests.
Job coach support
A job coach is someone who supports interns throughout their internship:
- They help inters learn your tasks.
- They guide interns, encourage interns, and help build interns confidence.
- They support both interns and the employer.
College learning
Interns attend college one day a week. An Employability Tutor (similar to a teacher in school) will teach employability skills and independence skills.
Examples of previous placements
- Administration
- Grounds maintenance
- Catering
- IT support
- Data entry
- Warehousing
- Reception work
What is it like to be an intern?
Many young people in Knowsley have completed a Supported Internship and moved into paid work.
Knowsley resident Jake was a student on Knowsley’s first supported internship programme and became a permanent employee of Knowsley Council following his supported internship. You can read Jake's story here.
George’s journey into work began in 2019 when he joined Knowsley Community College’s Supported Internship programme with a keen interest in a career in catering. Read George's story here.
After impressing during his Supported Internship Programme Terry Smith secured a permanent paid role within the Knowsley Council’ school catering department. Read Terry's story here.
You can hear more from supported interns in the below video
How to get involved
Apply or offer a placement now. Complete the Supported Internship Expression of Interest Form:
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