RIASS Redbridge
What is a Supported Internship?
Supported internships are a structured, work-based study programme for 16 to 24-year-olds with SEND, who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. The core aim of a supported internship is a substantial work placement, facilitated by the support of an expert job coach.
Supported Internships are unpaid.
They include a study programme put together to give each student the training, support and work skills they need to help them get a job. Most of your time is spent in the workplace. Your employer gives you work experience and training so that you can learn the skills needed for work.
You may also have the chance to study for qualifications and other training as part of a personalised study programme that helps you to be ready to apply for paid work.
https://www.astrum-mat.org/about-us/project-search
07974903617
| Location | King George Hospital, Ilford |
| Roles Available | Admin, Customer Service, Facilities, Cleaning, Hospitality, Pharmacy Assistant, Ward Assistant |
| Number of Roles | Each intern can work in up to 3 different departments |
| Weekly Schedule | 5 days a week with classroom and work based sessions |
| Support | Job coach available on site daily |
| Age | For syudents in year 13 or 14 |
REACH – Supported Internship — Barking & Dagenham College 0203 667 0161
The college also offers the Rise Programme, a 2-day programme that prepares students for REACH
| Location | Various |
| Roles Available | Cafe Assisstant, Leisure Centre Assistant, Retail Assistant, Various hospital roles |
| Number of Roles | Each intern will be matched to a role based on interest |
| Weekly Schedule | 4 days in work, 1 day in a classroom |
| Support | Coaches on site daily |
Employment Programmes for Young People - London Ability
| Location | East London |
| Roles Available | Each intern will be matched to a role based on interest |
| Number of Roles | The placement lasts for 6 months |
| Weekly Schedule | Flexible, mainly work based |
| Support | Coaches on site daily |
| Age | 18-25 |
| Location | Various locations across Central London, Learning will take place in N7 |
| Roles Available | Hospitality, Care, Customer Service, Administration, Facilities |
| Number of Roles | Each intern will be matched to a role based on interest |
| Weekly Schedule | 2 days in the classroom, 3 days at work |
| Support | Learners are accompanied by coaches |
| Age | 16-24 |
https://shawtrust.org.uk/supported-internships/ supportedinternships@shaw-trust.org.uk
| Location | Redbridge & surrounding boroughs |
| Roles Available | Customer Service Assistant, Retail Assistant |
| Number of Roles | Interns will undertake 3 placements over the year. |
| Weekly Schedule | 4 days at work and 1 day classroom-based employability training (functional skills English and maths are available as an option) |
| Support | Coaches visit interns at work |
TALPER SEND PROVISION LTD | Supported internship info@talper.co.uk
| Location | Barking & Dagenham |
| Roles Available | Hospitality, Retail, Motor vehicle, Childcare, Support |
| Number of Roles | Each intern will be matched to a role based on interest |
| Weekly Schedule | 3 days at work and 1 day classroom-based |
| Workplace Support | Coaches available on site |
Project SEARCH Internships - Flourish Learning Trust
| Location | Whipps Cross Hospital / St Bartholemew’s Hospital |
| Roles Available | Hospitality, Customer Service, Facilities, Administration, Ward Assistant, Cleaning |
| Number of Roles | Each intern will complete 3 different placements |
| Weekly Schedule | 5 days per week, three 10-week rotations in different departments |
| Support | Job coaches / mentors offer personalised support |
| Education Provider | Flourish Learning Trust / Waltham Forest College |
For more information contact the Redbridge Connexions Team 020 8708 2600