Get Ready for your Next Step with a Supported Internship
If you’re aged 16–24 and have an EHCP or additional needs, a Supported Internship could be the perfect first step into work. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a local employer, build key skills, and grow in confidence – all with support from a dedicated job coach.
We’ll work closely with you and your employer to make sure you get the right support, every step of the way.
The Supported Internship is divided into:
- Work experience alongside your job coach and
- Learning with a dedicated tutor in a small-group setting
Supported Internship – Bridgwater (Starting January 2026)
Our Supported Internship in Bridgwater is designed for young people aged 16 to 24 who have SEND or an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). It offers a practical and supported route into employment, volunteering or further learning.
Learners will spend most of their week gaining hands on experience at Bold & Brave’s café at Bridgwater Train Station and their shop in Angle Place, supported by experienced job coaches from Young Somerset. They’ll develop skills in areas such as retail, digital work and café services, while building confidence, communication and independence.
Alongside their placement, learners will attend one day of learning each week at SS&L’s Bridgwater centre. These sessions focus on employability, teamwork and preparing for the world of work.
The programme begins in January 2026 and offers young people the chance to gain valuable skills and experience in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Information and Experience Days
Where?
Bold & Brave, Angel Place, Bridgwater
When?
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Wednesday 19 November, 10.30am to 12.30pm
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Wednesday 26 November, 10.30am to 12.30pm
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Wednesday 3 December, 10.30am to 12.30pm
You’ll meet the team, explore the programme and see how it could support your next steps.
Digital Internship – Frome/Radstock
Are you passionate about tech and ready to take the next step towards a digital career?
This new Digital Supported Internship is designed for 16 – 24 year olds with an EHCP or additional needs, who are looking to develop real workplace skills in the digital sector.
With employer placements local to Frome and Radstock, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a variety of digital roles – wherever you’re based. Think content creation, social media, IT support, data entry, and more. You’ll be supported by dedicated job coaches and build your confidence in a real working environment.
You’ll also study with SS&L one day a week, with the option of working towards valuable qualifications such as English, maths, and relevant digital skills, helping you prepare for future paid employment.
Supported Internship – Taunton/Bridgwater
In partnership with Young Somerset and Somerset Council, this one-year Supported Internship is for 16-24 year olds with an EHCP or additional needs, ready to build skills and move into sustainable employment.
Interns will gain structured work experience four days a week in Bold and Brave cafés and shops, based in Taunton and Bridgwater. You’ll rotate through different areas of the business to develop practical skills in:
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Business
- Digital
You’ll be supported by job coaches every step of the way in a friendly, inclusive environment.
Alongside your placement, you’ll study with SS&L for one day a week, working towards recognised qualifications in English, maths, Food Hygiene, Manual Handling and more – building your confidence, independence and employability.
Supported Internship – Frome/Radstock
This Supported Internship is designed for 16 – 24 year olds with an EHCP or additional needs, who are looking to develop real workplace skills.
With employer placements available in Frome and Radstock, you’ll gain hands-on work experience. You’ll be supported by dedicated job coaches and build your confidence in a real working environment.
You’ll also study with SS&L one day a week, with the option of working towards valuable qualifications such as English, maths, and relevant digital skills, helping you prepare for future paid employment.
Supported Internship – Palmer Gardens, Trowbridge
In partnership with Working Futures and Shaw Trust, this Supported Internship offers young people with SEND and an EHCP the chance to gain valuable work experience in a real-life setting.
Based at Palmer Gardens in Trowbridge, interns will develop practical skills in areas such as retail, customer service, and horticulture, supported by experienced job coaches in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
This programme runs over one academic year. Alongside hands-on experience, learners will attend SS&L’s centre in Frome. There is the option to work towards qualifications in English, maths and employability – building confidence and supporting progression into paid employment.
Ready to Apply?
Complete our short form and our friendly team will be in touch soon or call us on 0330 332 7997
Are you a parent or carer?
We’re here to help you support your young person’s next steps. Get in touch to find out how a Supported Internship could work for them?
The programme is helping me with my confidence. Once I started to meet the team at SS&L I started to develop friendships and relationships and just grow as a person.
Charlie / Learner , SS&L
