SEND Provision Coordinator

Job Title:

SEND Provision Coordinator

Location:

Based at either Apsley or Stevenage, with travel across areas within Hertfordshire - SG1 2FQ

Hours:

37 per week, full time

Contract:

3 months The role We are looking for a Provisions Co-ordinator to be the named coordinator for children and people who are educated outside of traditional educational establishments, ensuring that the provision in the EHC plan is appropriate to the type of setting, that we are brokering and securing appropriate packages of support, and that we are pulling together multi-agency teams to manage complex arrangements for children and people where required.

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. 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. About you Essential You will be educated to A level or equivalent as a minimum An excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014. Excellent communication skills High level of literacy to support good case recording and quality EHC plans Desirable You'll also benefit from experience of brokering packages of support, 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 alternative support, and working on multiple priorities at once would be beneficial for this role. 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.

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