Job Description

I am currently looking to fill a contract assignment for a Midlands-based Local Authority who are looking to hire an Interim SEN Tribunal Officer.

SEN Tribunal Officer

6 Month contract

5 Days per week

£400 per day

Fully remote

Inside IR35

Start February 2025

Interviews are to be held w/c 3rd February 2025

In your role as a SEN Tribunal Officer, you will be working within the SEN Tribunals & Resolution team and reporting to the SEN Inclusion Manager.

In order to be considered for this role, you must have a proven track record working as a Tribunal Officer within a local authority setting, along with experience of presenting at appeals and a good knowledge of SEN/D & the SEND Code of Practice.

Your role as SEN Tribunal Officer:-

You will manage a very active caseload and on a daily basis you will work to identify issues, provide resolution or escalate complex problems if necessary.

You will represent the Local Authority at SEND Tribunal Appeal hearings and mediations, including drafting all pleadings and managing any follow up case work. 

Drafting and coordinating complaint responses made to the SEN team about individual cases

Investigating specific complaints and resolving a caseload of complaints 

Essential Skills & Abilities  

Experience working within SEN tribunals, within a Local Authority setting

Experience of representing a local authority at tribunals

Must have a good knowledge of SEND and SEN legislation and be able to write well, as you will be drafting responses

Good knowledge of SEN complaints process 

If this role is 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.

PLEASE NOTE – Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, should you not receive a response within 48hrs please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for this role, please email your updated CV to (url removed) or call Sarah Williams on (phone number removed).

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