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  • No two days are ever the same

    No two days are ever the same

    Jane Gilbert, who is a Team Leader within our Family Support service, says she can't see herself working anywhere else. Read more

  • I can’t see myself working anywhere else

    I can’t see myself working anywhere else

    Rae Markham found her dream job working within our childcare services after becoming friendly with a young adult in her previous job at Lush. Read more

  • Transferrable skills create recipe for success

    Transferrable skills create recipe for success

    Former chef Modou Colley brought with him a wealth of transferrable skills when he joined the North East Autism Society in January 2020. Read more

  • I swapped forensic science for social care

    I swapped forensic science for social care

    Before joining the North East Autism Society, Team Leader Steven Mutungwazi worked as a forensic scientist for the police. Read more

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The North East Autism Society is a great place to work - but don't just take our word for it! Hear from staff about what it's like to work here.

No two days are ever the same

No two days are ever the same

Jane Gilbert, who is a Team Leader within our Family Support service, says she can't see herself working anywhere else. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2022

Updated: 16th June, 2022

Author: Jess Galley

I can’t see myself working anywhere else

I can’t see myself working anywhere else

Rae Markham found her dream job working within our childcare services after becoming friendly with a young adult in her previous job at Lush. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2022

Updated: 16th June, 2022

Author: Aiden Dawson

Transferrable skills create recipe for success

Transferrable skills create recipe for success

Former chef Modou Colley brought with him a wealth of transferrable skills when he joined the North East Autism Society in January 2020. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2022

Updated: 16th June, 2022

Author: Jess Galley

I swapped forensic science for social care

I swapped forensic science for social care

Before joining the North East Autism Society, Team Leader Steven Mutungwazi worked as a forensic scientist for the police. Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 4th March, 2022

Author: Jess Galley

I joined NEAS because I wanted to do more

I joined NEAS because I wanted to do more

After seeing an advert for Level Two TAs at the Mackenzie Thorpe Centre, David Winter decided to take the leap - and he’s never looked back. Read more

Published: 9th February, 2022

Updated: 10th February, 2022

Author: Jess Galley

The best thing about my job is the pupils

The best thing about my job is the pupils

Post-14 teacher Dean Sullivan landed his first permanent teaching role at the Mackenzie Thorpe Centre in March 2021, and has never looked back. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2022

Author: Jess Galley

My son is my motivation to help others

My son is my motivation to help others

Employment Specialist Michael Knaggs says his son Daniel, who was diagnosed as autistic at the age of five, inspires him on a daily basis. Read more

Published: 21st October, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Jess Galley

Working at NEAS has fulfilled my life-long ambition

Working at NEAS has fulfilled my life-long ambition

Having started out as a Teaching Assistant, Kelly Ferguson is on the path to becoming a fully qualified teacher. Read more

Published: 14th July, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Jess Galley

Becoming Vice Principal is a dream come true

Becoming Vice Principal is a dream come true

Emily Croft had no formal teaching qualifications when she joined the Society back in 2007. Read more

Published: 21st May, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Jess Galley

I only wish I'd made the career change sooner

I only wish I'd made the career change sooner

After being furloughed from his hospitality job, Neil Rackstraw turned to North East Autism Society for a new career challenge. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Deleted User

I'm so glad I took the leap and joined NEAS

I'm so glad I took the leap and joined NEAS

Judith Lawson worked as a Quality Assessor for 20 years before joining the Adult Short Breaks team at New Warlands Farm. Read more

Published: 7th May, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Lisa Taylor

I've made the most of every opportunity

I've made the most of every opportunity

Craig Richardson, who has dyslexia and dyspraxia, says NEAS utilises the individual strengths of its employees. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Lisa Taylor

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  • 'Wonderland of opportunities’ for pupils as NEAS reopens Minster cafe

    'Wonderland of opportunities’ for pupils as NEAS reopens Minster cafe

    Pupils from Thornhill Park School will be working at the café when it reopens to the public from June 23.

  • No two days are ever the same

    No two days are ever the same

    Jane Gilbert, who is a Team Leader within our Family Support service, says she can't see herself working anywhere else.

  • I can’t see myself working anywhere else

    I can’t see myself working anywhere else

    Rae Markham found her dream job working within our childcare services after becoming friendly with a young adult in her previous job at Lush.

  • 'An amazing experience from start to finish'

    'An amazing experience from start to finish'

    Father and son duo Jon and Josh Sinclair walked the 86-mile length of Hadrian's Wall during May half term.

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    The North East Autism Society is campaigning for autism acceptance.

  • Recruitment portal

    Recruitment portal

  • What is Autism?

    Autism is the word used to describe a lifelong difference in a person’s neurology. It’s very difficult to say exactly what ‘it’ is because it can’t be separated from the person.

  • Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    Adult Day Services - New Warlands Farm is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland.

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  • What We Believe

    What We Believe

    We provide a wide – and ever growing – range of services for autistic children, young people and adults, and those with other examples of neurodiversity.

  • Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering is all about making a difference to other people's lives. Taking time out to change things for the better can be great fun. Find out about the list of roles available and the benefits volunteering can have.

  • Why work for us?

    Why work for us?

    We recognise that the work we do wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of dedicated employees. With opportunities within our care, education, employment and family support services, there’s a career for you at the North East Autism Society.

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