Locum Education Lawyer

Locum SEN & Education Lawyer – South West – Remote Working – 6 Months + - £60 Umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team is recruiting for a Locum SEN & Education Lawyer to join a reputable local authority in the South West. This is a locum role for an initial term of 6 months and is subject to likely extension thereafter. Our client is ideally recruiting on a full time basis, but requests for part-time hours and condensed working weeks may be considered.

Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:

• Holding own caseload of SEND matters
• Dealing with SENDIST appeals to conclusion
• Dealing with challenges in relation to provision, placement and the LA's refusal to carry out an assessment of a child's special educational needs.
• Advising on amendments to a provision in the statement,
• Advising on suitable placements in respect of a child's special educational needs.
• Dealing with claims for Judicial Review
• Dealing with Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman complaints
• Dealing with client enquiries relating to EHCP and SEND matters
• Assisting in the review of policies

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SEN & Education law gained within a Local Authority and will be confident to jump straight in and assist the team in what has proven to be a busy period. Applicants should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive, holding a current practising certificate. An hourly umbrella rate of up to £60 is offered for this position.

For more information, please contact Richard Szabo or Charlotte Foley on 07441 916389. Alternatively, send your CV and details of your current availability to rszabo@venngroup.com and we will call you back.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.