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
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
Having started out as a Teaching Assistant, Kelly Ferguson is on the path to becoming a fully qualified teacher. Read more
Emily Croft had no formal teaching qualifications when she joined the Society back in 2007. Read more
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.
After being furloughed from his hospitality job, Neil Rackstraw turned to North East Autism Society for a new career challenge. Read more
Judith Lawson worked as a Quality Assessor for 20 years before joining the Adult Short Breaks team at New Warlands Farm. Read more
Craig Richardson, who has dyslexia and dyspraxia, says NEAS utilises the individual strengths of its employees. Read more
After almost two years with NEAS, Cathrine Brannigan says she now can’t see herself doing anything else. Read more
Having previously worked in manufacturing, Alan Cowell's creativity has made him an asset to the adult residential care team. Read more
Being diagnosed later in life resulted in a whole new career for Ben Stewart, who didn’t even know he was autistic until he was 41. Read more
Melissa Hodgson and Holly Redden work together as Learning Support Assistants at Thornbeck College. Read more
Support Worker Lindsay Worgan says she's never worked in an environment where the teamwork is so strong. Read more