I have additional needs and need specialist support

A Supported Internship is a learning programme for young people aged 16 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

It involves spending time with an employer, learning skills, understanding the world of work and gaining experience. The young person is supported by a job coach and a workplace mentor, and will also complete a work-based qualification, along with English and maths.

If you need some advice and guidance for your young person traveling independently, please view our travel training advice and guidance.

At the end of the internship, the young person will be supported to find a paid job (if that’s what they want to do) or will get help to go on to further learning opportunities.

How do I get in touch?

To express an interest in becoming a supported intern, please complete this expression of interest form.

Expression of interest form

Further information can also be found on the Pure Innovations website.

For all other enquiries, contact [email protected]

If you feel the internship is not suitable for you or you/your son or daughter does not have a live Education, Health and Care Plan, please email the Skills and Work team at [email protected]

Skills for Life and Employment at Eccles Sixth Form College

The Skills for Life and Employment department at Eccles Sixth Form College provide a range of pre-entry, entry and level 1 courses for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

The courses cater for students who have highly specialised support needs including peg feeding, tracheotomy maintenance, sensory impairment, profound mental health issues and degenerative life limiting conditions. Support is in built throughout these courses with a team of specially trained teaching staff and Support Assistants.

Find out more on the Eccles Sixth Form College website. 

Salford Supported Employment

In Salford, we believe people with a learning disability or autism deserve the same opportunities in life as their peers, including paid employment. We know that most people with a learning disability or autism can and want to work, as long as they have access to the right support.

We are no longer taking applications or referrals for the supported employment service. For alternative employment support please contact: [email protected] or call 07913 985 485.

About the service

Securing work can help individuals to build independence, confidence, and skills, as well as widening friendships and social networks, and being seen as a full member of society.

However, finding and sustaining employment can sometimes be tough for residents with learning disabilities or autism, but Salford Supported Employment is here to help. The service helps people with learning disabilities or autism to find a job and supports residents in the workplace to sustain employment. We work with a wide range of businesses and organisations, and provide support for both the employee and employer for as long as needed.