Provision Coordinator - Children Missing Education

Job Introduction

Job Title:  Provision Coordinator  - Children Missing Education
Starting Salary: £39,481 progressing to £43,149 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stevenage/Apsley
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Children's 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 are missing education across Hertfordshire and the UK.

About the role

To coordinate, monitor and secure suitable educational provision for children and young people identified as Children Missing Education (CME), ensuring the Local Authority fulfils its statutory duties. The post holder will work collaboratively with schools, academies, alternative providers, families and partner agencies to identify, track and support children who are not receiving a suitable education and facilitate their timely reintegration into education.

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 

Essential: 

• 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. 

 Desirable  

• 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. 

This job role is Level 10. Please locate the job profile here: 

Job profiles - Health and social care 

To hear more about this opportunity please contact Kate.Maule@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. 

Interview Date: 1 December 2026 

Benefits of working for us

How to apply 

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. 

Additional information 

We are changing
Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of local services. To find out more, visit https://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.