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SEND Toolkit: Employment in the North East

Ever wondered which part of the north east has the highest number of commuters? Or which city has the most job vacancies? Explore data about our region using our interactive map.

Data from February 2021 – January 2023.

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Northumberland

Top five sectors (by number of people in work):

  1. Retail
  2. Hospitality
  3. Education
  4. Health
  5. Public administration

Top five jobs available (up to GCSE level):

  1. Care Workers and Home Carers
  2. Teaching Assistants (Education)
  3. General administrative occupations
  4. Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants
  5. Kitchen and Catering Assistants 
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Northumberland

Top five sectors (by number of people in work):

  1. Retail
  2. Hospitality
  3. Education
  4. Health
  5. Public administration

Top five jobs available (up to GCSE level):

  1. Care Workers and Home Carers
  2. Teaching Assistants (Education)
  3. General administrative occupations
  4. Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants
  5. Kitchen and Catering Assistants 
Find out more