SEN Tribunal Officer

Tribunal Officer 

3 month interim contract

Inside IR35 – £360 per day (via umbrella)

Hybrid - 1 day on site

East England, Local Authority

July start
Due to a restructure this local authority is looking for a Tribunal Officer to support the SEN team as they work through a number of complaints and tribunal cases. This is a busy council looking for support with a confident interim ready for a fast paced environment.
Your duties as Tribunal Officer:

• To represent the Council in SEND Tribunal appeals


• Drafting the LA’s response to appeals          


• To take responsibility for advising parents, schools, colleges and providers in implementing SEND decisions


• To manage and oversee the whole Tribunal and Appeals process for young people from 0 up to age 25

Experience needed as Tribunal Officer:

• Must have previous experience presenting


• Have experience of mediation and prevention


• Knowledge of the SEND Tribunal process, able to write case statements


• Expert knowledge on SEND legislation  

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me on (phone number removed) or apply today.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
We have multiple vacancies 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.
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