Finding Employment with SEND

Leaving school and getting a job is a big change. It’s natural to feel nervous, so we find out what it’s like finding a job & being in work.

What work is like

Sam and Ethan are pupils at Exhall Grange Specialist School in Coventry. They wanted to find out what it was like having a job. So they travelled to Birmingham to meet former pupil, Megan, to hear about her experiences of work.

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Megan's Top Tips

In the film Megan gave her advice for finding and applying for a job:

Take your time and don’t pressure yourself into finding a job

Be prepared when you go to an interview. Have your qualifications, CV, and any references ready. And take some bullet-point notes so you can refer to them easily during the interview.

Read the job description thoroughly to make sure the job is suitable for you.

Talk to your employer about your needs. Employers have to consider your needs and good employers are very supportive these days.

Do your research about the job and the company. Make bullet points with key information.

“The key to not feeling so nervous is to have a good support network around you.”

Megan

Useful Resources

Here are some clickable resources that we have mentioned in the film that you might find useful…

Disability Rights

A UK government webpage that tells you some of your rights

Job Centre Plus

your local JobCentre Plus can help you find a job in your area. They can also give you personal advice and support from a work coach.

National Careers Service

The Government runs a job advice service for people in England. This page contains lot of information for disabled people or people with a special educational need. You can also talk directly to one of their advisers on the phone or by webchat.