Supported Apprenticeships, help businesses and neurodiverse individuals or those with learning disabilities and difficulties succeed together.
Build a motivated & sustainable workforce
- We represent group of young regional talent of potential Level 2 & Level 3 apprentices work ready to contribute to your organisation
Reduce recruitment & training costs
- Potentially receive £1000 government fund
- Be exempt to pay National Insurance for apprentices under 25
- Government fully funded training costs in the majority of cases
Free specialist support
- We provide free support from matching talent to apprenticeships to onboarding and the duration of the apprenticeship
Employer Experience
Level 2 Customer Service Apprentice
“It has been a pleasure to work with Little Gate on their Supported Apprenticeship programme. Charlie has quickly become a valued and integral member of the team. The on-going support provided to Charlie has enabled him to acquire new skills in the workplace, whilst working towards a recognised qualification. Partnering with Little Gate Supported Employment has been a rewarding experience, bringing numerous benefits to both our organisation and to Charlie.” Wendy Newton-May, Learning and Development Officer, Wealden District Council
How Supported Apprenticeships work
- Recruitment & Matching
We work with you to understand your business needs and match you with a well-suited apprentice who has the skills and potential to thrive in the role and your organisation.
- Tailored Workplace Support
Our Job Coaches provide on-the-job support, ensuring the apprentice settles in, understands their tasks, and develops workplace confidence.
- Training & Development
Apprentices receive structured training, including employability skills and industry-specific qualifications, tailored to their learning needs. We also provide bespoke inclusivity Employer Training for your employees.
- Ongoing Support & Progress Reviews
We conduct regular check-ins with both employer and apprentice, adapting support as needed to ensure long-term independent success with your organisation.
Foundation Apprenticeships
Alongside traditional apprenticeship routes of 1 – 3 years, we are now offering Foundation Apprenticeships, a smart, cost-effective way for employers to build entry-level talent.
With this shorter programme, employers can benefit from:
- A shorter 8-month programme
- Up to £3,000 in government funding per apprentice
Work experience
Work experience gives our potential apprentices the opportunity to try out different roles.
It’s also a great way for prospective employers like you to get to know a potential apprentice and how they could contribute to your organisation.
Reasons to collaborate with us
- We have a track record of delivering many supported apprenticeships with businesses likes yours
- We specialise in and understand how to unlock amazing young neurodiverse talent
- We have the expertise to fully support with recruitment, onboarding, and retention
- We can offer you a chance to make a genuine social impact by working with people who are often underrepresented in the workplace
- We already work successfully with employers across Sussex, including:
The De La Warr Pavilion, Hastings Borough Council, Rother District Council, Wealden District Council, The Conquest Hospital, as well small to medium sized businesses.
Get involved
By offering a supported apprenticeship through Little Gate, you are investing in your workforce and helping create life-changing opportunities for people with learning disabilities and difficulties or autism. We’re looking for local employers in Rother, Hastings, Eastbourne and Southern Wealden to offer work experience placements and apprenticeships. By opening your doors, you’ll be helping to shape the future workforce while supporting your community.
Contact us today to find out how your business can make a real difference or find out more about how we support employers and our apprentices.
How you can help
Work experience
Work experience gives our jobseekers the opportunity to try out different roles and take a first step into the world of work.
It’s also a great way for prospective employers to see what it’s like to employ one of our candidates without having to make a long-term commitment.
About the placements
Our unpaid work experience placements last between a fortnight and a month. We aim to offer all our trainees up to eight weeks of work experience in total.
Throughout the work experience placements full support will be provided by Job Coaches to ensure that the maximum benefits are achieved with the minimum effort from the employer.
We have a number of well-established work experience opportunities available to our trainees including with the NHS, Barclays Bank and local authorities.
Offering a placement
Could your company support us by proving a work experience opportunity for our trainees? We welcome placements in any organisations throughout East Sussex and Kent. To find out more please contact us.