4Recruitment Services
Tribunal officer – 000A 0309 / 1
Job Description
Tribunal Officer – SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Day Rate: £400 – £450
Location: Hybrid (Preferred 2 days/week in Kirklees office; flexibility available for remote)
We are seeking an experienced Tribunal Officer to support a Local Authority in managing SEND Tribunal cases. This senior-level role focuses on ensuring legal compliance, early dispute resolution, and effective stakeholder collaboration, with no line management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tribunal Management
- Ensure the Local Authority’s responses to SEND appeals are robust, consistent, and in line with current legislation.
- Conduct thorough reviews of case evidence.
- Represent the authority at Tribunal hearings, JADRs, and TCMHs as required.
- Mediation & Resolution
- Attend and facilitate mediation sessions to resolve disputes before escalation.
- Promote early dispute resolution within casework processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with parents, schools, legal teams, and other professionals.
- Advise on contributions to appeals, including Extended Appeals involving Health and Social Care.
- Support effective communication between families and education providers.
- Policy & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to all relevant SEND legislation and Tribunal Procedure Rules.
- Provide expert legal and procedural advice to colleagues and senior leaders.
- Data Management
- Maintain accurate case records and produce performance and outcome reports for senior management.
Additional Information:
- No line management duties.
- Equipment collection required
- Flexible working with preference for some in-office presence.
Apply now to play a critical role in supporting children, young people, and families through the SEND Tribunal process.
To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.