Partner with
Little Gate

We help employers create inclusive workplaces by connecting businesses with talented people with learning disabilities, autism or both – providing tailored support every step of the way. 

Why Work with Little Gate?

Partnering with Little Gate is an opportunity to build a more inclusive workplace while making a lasting difference in your community.

We work closely with employers to match the right individuals to the right opportunities, helping businesses benefit from diverse perspectives, committed employees and tailored support throughout the journey.

Employer partnerships can help:

Build a more inclusive and diverse workforce

Improve staff morale and workplace culture

Access dedicated support from experienced Job Coaches

Create meaningful opportunities within the local community

Develop confident, motivated employees with valuable skills and strengths

Change the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism or both

Whether you can offer work experience, Supported Apprenticeships or paid employment, our team will work with you to create opportunities that work for your business. 

How Employer Partnerships Work

We make the process simple, supportive and flexible for employers.

Our Employer Engagement team takes time to understand your business, workplace environment and opportunities available before matching suitable candidates to your roles or placements.

The process typically includes:

Initial conversation with our team

Workplace assessment and role discussions

Matching candidates to opportunities

Ongoing support from Job Coaches

Regular reviews and continued guidance

We work alongside employers throughout the process to ensure both the business and the individual feel confident and supported.

Tailored Support for Your Business 

Our experienced team provides practical, personalised support to help employer partnerships succeed.

This can include:

  • Dedicated Job Coach support
  • Staff guidance, training and disability awareness support
  • Help adapting tasks or routines where needed
  • Ongoing communication and regular check-ins
  • Support with workplace confidence and onboarding
  • Advice around inclusive recruitment and workplace practices

Our experienced team provides practical, personalised support to help employer partnerships succeed.

Creating Positive Change Together

We’re proud to work with a growing network of local employers who are helping create meaningful opportunities for people with learning disabilities, autism or both in East Sussex and the surrounding areas.

Through these partnerships, individuals gain confidence, workplace skills and pathways into paid employment, while employers benefit from dedicated team members and more inclusive workplaces.

Many of our employer partners continue to offer opportunities year after year after seeing the positive impact inclusive employment can have across their teams and businesses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Our team provides guidance and ongoing support to help employers feel confident throughout the process.
Job Coaches can support onboarding, workplace routines, training and communication, helping both the employer and employee succeed.
Employers can support through work experience placements, Supported Apprenticeships, or paid employment roles.

Help Create Meaningful Opportunities

By partnering with Little Gate, your business can help change lives while building a more inclusive workplace and community.

Whether you’re ready to offer a placement, employment opportunity or simply want to learn more, we’d love to hear from you.