Provision Coordinator

Hertfordshire; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council in Stevenage is seeking a Provision Coordinator to join our SEND Provision Team. You will ensure that the provision in the EHC plan is appropriate to the type of setting, securing packages of support and monitoring provision to enable access to education in named independent settings.

This fast-paced role suits a creative problem solver who thrives on detail, with responsibilities including attending multi‑agency meetings, writing or amending EHC plans and

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and guidance.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience in commissioning providers and multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate provision for children in EHC plans and ensure appropriateness of named settings.
• Support families and schools through statutory processes and local SEND offer.
• Attend multi-agency meetings to discuss needs and provision; write or amend EHC plans.
• Monitor provision and ensure outcomes are met with a focus on commissioning.

Skills

SEND legislation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education Co-ordinator

School engagement

Negotiation experience

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title: Provision Coordinator SEND Provision Team
Starting Salary: £39,481 progressing to £43,149 per annum
Hours:37 hours per week
Location:Stevenage
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate:Childrens Services

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.

We continue to strive to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Join our growing team of passionate professionals who share a commitment to making a real difference.

About the team

We have an opportunity for a Provision Coordinator to join our SEND Provision Team who support children and young people who currently attend independent settings across Hertfordshire and the UK.

About the role

Being a Provision Co-ordinator, you'll be the named coordinator for children and young people. Ensuring that the provision in the EHC plan is appropriate to the type of setting we are naming, securing appropriate packages of support, and that we are supporting children and young people to access education in their named independent setting through regular reviews and monitoring of the provision.

This is a fast paced role, ideal if you are a creative problem solver who loves to get into the detail of a case in order to ensure we’re meeting needs.

You will support families and schools to understand statutory processes for SEND and our local offer of support in Hertfordshire. This will include attending multi-agency meetings to discuss needs and provision; writing or amending EHC plans with a focus on commissioning and monitoring of appropriate provision.

This is a challenging but rewarding role, bringing together professionals and families to ensure that statutory obligations are met whilst keeping the child at the centre. It requires resilience, a drive for ambitious outcomes for children, and the ability to champion local solutions.

About you

• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory guidance, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and SEND Regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply these effectively in practice.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across education, health, and care services.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or significant experience within education or SEND-related roles.
• Previous experience as an Education, Health Care Co-ordinator
• You’ll also benefit from experience of working with schools to deliver SEND provision, or experience of coproduction with parents.
• Experience of commissioning providers, negotiating with professionals across various disciplines, implementing packages of support, and working on multiple priorities at once would be beneficial for this role.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

Additional information

We are changing
Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better. To find out more, visithttps://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.