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Employment for young people with SEND

Once you are 16, you can get a job.  A job means you can:

  • have greater independence
  • meet new people
  • learn new skills
  • earn money for days out, buy items you want and to pay your rent.
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In this section

  • Your job options

    Learn about your job options as a young special educational needs and disabilities person.

  • Applying for a job

    Learn how to apply for a job and how companies can support you as a young special educational needs and disabled person.

  • Your workplace rights

    Learn about your workplace rights as a young people who is SEND.

  • Supported Employment Service

    Supported employment gives you the opportunity to get support from a work coach. They work with young adults and their employer to help to them progress.

  • Access to Work scheme

    How to get support for work if you have a disability or health related condition.

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