SEN Tribunal Officer

SEND Tribunal Officer3 Months Interim Contract£420 per day
Full time London - Local AuthorityWe have an exciting opportunity working with a Local Authority outside of London as a SEND Tribunal Officer. You will be responsible for supporting the team manager with all aspects of the tribunal process, you will not be required to represent at hearings.This is a great opportunity for a SEND professional who has previously worked within a Tribunal setting. Interviews to happen W/C 27/05/24, with a projected start date within 2 weeks of interview.Essential Skills & AbilitiesExtensive knowledge of SENDIST Appeal and Tribunal process.Minimum of 2 years’ within SENDExperience of chairing meetings and leading working groups.Able to advise the senior officers on the approach to individual cases.Local Authority experience in similar postJob RoleManage the appeals and tribunal process including ensuring all cases are coordinated in line with the tribunal process.Work with colleagues across the local area and in legal services to prepare tribunal documentation and ensure timescales are met for submission.Lead on mediation across the service, supporting staff to participate alongside familiesProvide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people with SENDRepresent the LA at hearingsWe 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.Alternatively, if our roles are 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, or someone you know, would like to apply for any of these roles, please email your updated ##### or call me on 0117 313 7110.
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