SEND Tribunal Officer

 
SEND Tribunal Officer
3-6 months Interim Contract – Hybrid working.
Inside IR35 – £350-400 per day dependent on experience
Full Time
Northwest – Local Authority
 
My Client in the Northwest is looking to appoint a Special Educational Needs Tribunal Officer on a 3-6-month Interim basis to support the team to coordinate outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs. You will be responsible for the provision of a caseload of children with SEN in accordance with their Educational Health Care (EHC) plans.
 
Essential Skills & Abilities 
 

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 0-25.
• Knowledge and understanding of SEND Code of Practice and Case Management across 0-25.
• Knowledge and experience of tribunal proceedings, collating bundles and mediation.

 
Job Role

• Managing and responding to appeals lodged against Education, Health, and Care Plan decisions, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines. 
• Preparing detailed written responses, case statements, and legal submissions in collaboration with relevant teams. 
• Representing the local authority at Tribunal hearings, presenting evidence and working with legal representatives where required. 
• Representing the local authority as a decision maker at mediation meetings with families.  
• Providing expert advice on SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. 
• Liaising with families, schools, and professionals to seek resolution before Tribunal where possible. 
• Liaising with Legal Service and external legal support for assistance on complex appeals.  
• Supporting the continuous improvement of SEND services through learning from Tribunal outcomes. 

 
We have multiple vacancies within SEND across our Education Team and across several Local Authorities nationwide, so even if you think this role isn’t quite right for you, we may well have other roles that are more suitable, so please do get in touch.

Alternatively, if our roles are more relevant to a friend or colleague, please know that we offer a senior referral scheme that rewards you upon the successful placement of the candidate, so it’s worthwhile getting in contact.
 
 
 If you, or someone you know, would like to apply for any of these roles, please email your updated CV to Maddison Barry – m.barry@baltimoreconsultingltd.com or call on 0117 313 7110.
 
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
 
 
 

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