Kickstart Your Career with Apprenticeships at South Tyneside Council!
Looking for a career that combines earning while learning? At South Tyneside Council, we offer a wide range of apprenticeship opportunities – from Level 2 (GCSE) to Level 6 (Degree) – designed to help you build skills, gain experience, and shape your future.
Why Choose an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is more than just a job – it’s a career pathway. You’ll:
• Earn a salary while you learn – and we pay above the average!
• Gain real-world experience alongside skilled professionals.
• Receive formal training and paid study time (usually one day a week).
• Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in your chosen field.
Your Pay and Benefits
We value our apprentices and show it through competitive pay:
• Start at £8.22 per hour, above the average apprentice rate.
• After your first year of service, your pay rises to the National Minimum Wage.
Plus, you’ll enjoy generous annual leave entitlement and access to staff benefits.
What We Offer
Our apprenticeships cover a variety of exciting areas, including:
• Business & Administration – HR, Management, Finance, Project Management
• Construction & Built Environment – Bricklaying, Electrician, Civil Engineering
• Digital & IT – Software Development, Data Analyst, Cybersecurity
• Health & Social Care – Adult and Child Care
• Education & Early Years – Teaching Assistant, Teacher, Childcare
• Legal, Finance & Accounting – Paralegal, Accountant
• Creative & Design – Media, Digital Marketing
…and more!
What You’ll Need
• GCSEs in Maths and English (C/4 or above) or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2),
or hold an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).
Need help achieving these? South Tyneside Works can support you:
https://www.southtynesideworks.com
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We are committed to removing barriers to opportunities.
If you meet the essential criteria, we guarantee an interview if you:
• Are currently in care or have been in care
• Have served in the Armed Forces
• Have a disability
Ready to Apply?
If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and excited to start your career with us, explore our current vacancies:
https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk
Or join our Talent pool waiting list:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-JdbClyQf0aIG7xbSNaBeWiVpIzvY_FIqZReVj4HLBVUMTJLU0RJRDBBUENKQkZKME81QjZQS09aUyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl
Have questions? Email us at:
apprenticeships@southtyneside.gov.uk
Additional Support:
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of our recruitment at South Tyneside Council. Let us know if you would like adjustments to make the process more suitable for you. If you need any more guidance, email us or check out:
https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/apprenticeships
Not quite ready?
Apply for work experience by each February by going to our website:
https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/26053/Work-experience-for-schools-collegesIf you have been looked after by South Tyneside Council, get in touch with
work.experience@southtyneside.gov.uk or your contact at the Council directly.