Connexions Tameside

If you are over 13 it is legal to work for a few hours whilst you’re still at school - for example delivering newspapers, working in a shop, office or cafe. Once you’ve been offered a job you will need to apply for a work permit from the Local Authority. The application for a work permit must be signed by you, your parents and the employer. When the work permit is issued it will be sent to you and your employer notified that you have a permit to work.

It is ILLEGAL for you to work without a work permit! For further information on what sort of work you can do and to get a work permit contact:

Services for Children and Young People
Tameside MBC Council Offices
Wellington Road
Ashton under Lyne, Lancs OL6 6DL

0161 342 3257

Tameside MBC

You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away.