Primary Alternative Provision Co-ordinator

Enfield Council; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Up to 32 days annual leave + 8 public/

Remote/office hybrid working

Job summary

Enfield Council is seeking a Primary Alternative Provision Co-ordinator to lead a multi‑disciplinary SEMH team at Houndsfield School. The role focuses on overseeing high‑quality interventions in onsite settings and developing trauma‑informed practice across Enfield schools.

You will provide consultative support to school leaders and SEN staff, deliver professional development, and travel across schools within the area. A thorough induction and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervisory experience in SEMH support teams.
• Promote trauma-informed practices in schools and settings.
• Able to deliver presentations and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and evaluation of high-quality intervention in onsite settings.
• Provide solution-focused consultation to school leaders and SEN staff.
• Travel between schools within the geographic area.
• Lead trauma-informed practice development across Enfield schools.

Job description

Reference Number: PEO-002879

Salary: Soulbury - Primary Alternative Provision Co-ordinator Scale 20 - 23 Plus up to 3 SPA Points

Advert closing date: 19/10/2026

Department: People

Location: Houndsfield School

Contract type: Fixed Term

Division: Primary Behaviour Support Service

Hours Per Week: 36

Contract End Date: 31/3/2029

Interview Date: 21/10/2026

Job Description

PRIMARY INCLUSION TEAM

Park Suite

Houndsfield Primary School,

Ripon Road, Edmonton,

N9 7RE

Primary Alternative Provision Co-ordinator - Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Soulbury Scale 20 - 23 - £74,704 - £78,859 (up to 3 SPA additional points available)

This is a rare opportunity to take a lead role in an innovative, multi-disciplinary, specialist SEMH support team. As the Primary Alternative Provision Co-ordinator, you will take a leading role in determining, overseeing and evaluating high quality intervention delivery in Onsite settings. You will have good supervisory experience.

As an empathic, sensitive and committed professional, you will be passionate about promoting trauma-informed understandings and practices to support Enfield primary school staff seeking to successfully include children experiencing social, emotional and mental health challenges. The Service plays a central role in the Council’s ambitions to promote trauma-informed understandings and practices in all Enfield schools through the Enfield Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools and Settings (E-TIPSS) strategic initiative. Trauma-informed understandings are central to the Service’s analytical approach to pupil’s challenging behaviour, You will play a central role in the development of trauma-aware school cultures, and in supporting schools to develop their implementation of Trauma-Informed Practices.

You will provide solution focused consultation to key school leadership and SEN/Inclusion lead school staff . You will be confident about delivering presentations to school staff, including professional development based learning.

You will be psychologically and emotionally robust, able to manage high levels of stress. You will be invested in maintaining your own wellbeing and supportive of the wellbeing of colleagues and of those you encounter through interventions You will be committed to team-working and effectively able to work collaboratively with a range of professionals, as well as with parents/carers.

You will be a highly organised, resourceful and open-minded person ready to uphold Enfield Council’s key behaviours of – Taking responsibility, Being open and honest, Ready to listen and learn, Committed to working together to find solutions.

Show us what a good communicator you are and tell us in your application how your experience has prepared you for the demands of the role, and what particular skills and dynamic you will bring to this team.

You will receive a thorough induction programme and ongoing training.

The ability to work effectively across a geographical area and travel between schools will be required.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Contact Details -

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Mark Maidens on 020 3855 5879 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Recruitment Consultant [e-mail]

“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.