SEN Tribunal Officer

Rate: £350 - £400p/day (umbrella, inside IR35)

Duration: 3 months initially

Predominantly remote - will need to go into the office for meetings/training potentially once a month

Enhanced DBS Childrens & Adults barred list required

Responsibilities:

To lead and manage allocated cases within SENDIST Tribunal processes to ensure that all legal deadline dates are met and that all case preparation is in line with Tribunal rules
To lead and attend Way Forward, Mediation and pre-Tribunal meetings as required
To represent the LA at SEND Tribunals where necessary
To provide professional support, challenge and advice (including training where required)
to Headteachers, SENCOs, Governing Bodies/Academy Trust, to ensure that theyare compliant with the SEND Code of Practice and Disability Discrimination Act
To work closely with schools and partner agencies to adhere to the time scales set out in the SEND Code of Practice
To ensure and maintain effective communication with key statutory and voluntary sector partners (This includes attendance at multi-professional planning meetings and child protection case conferences)
Ensure that you are always up to date on changes to Legislation, changes to policies and procedures and current guidance to ensure that all staff are aware of these changes

If you have the skills and experience to hit the ground running, apply now!