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SEND Tribunal Officer
- Location West Midlands
- Salary £400 per day
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector
- Reference 94677 / J93389
We are recruiting: SEN Tribunal Officer
Location: Fully remote
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months initially
Hours: Full time
An experienced SEN Tribunal Officer is required to support a local authority with a high-volume caseload of SEND appeals.
Key Responsibilities:
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Managing a caseload of approximately 30–40 tribunal cases
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Attending and representing the local authority at SEND Tribunal hearings
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Liaising effectively with legal teams and professionals across education, health and social care
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Preparing high-quality written submissions, case summaries and evidence bundles
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Ensuring full compliance with statutory deadlines and tribunal directions in line with the SEND Code of Practice
Key Experience Required:
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Strong working knowledge of SEND legislation and the tribunal process
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Proven experience managing complex EHCP appeals
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Confident communicator, with experience supporting mediation and dispute resolution
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Highly organised, resilient and able to work effectively under pressure
If you would like to be considered for this role, or have any questions, please apply today and one of the team will be in touch.