SEND Tribunal officer

Job Description

SEND Tribunal Officer

Location: Mostly remote working

Occasional office attendance may be required, but this is unlikely to exceed once per term.

Hot-desking facilities are available at local offices and County Hall.

Contract Length: 4 months initially, with potential extension

Daily Rate: £350 – £400 (dependent on experience)

Clearance Required: Enhanced DBS including Children’s and Adults Barred Lists

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to lead and manage allocated SENDIST cases, ensuring full compliance with statutory duties, tribunal regulations, and legal deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage allocated SENDIST tribunal cases.
• Ensure all legal deadlines are met and case preparation complies with Tribunal rules.
• Lead and attend Way Forward, Mediation, and pre-Tribunal meetings as required.
• Represent the Local Authority at SEND Tribunals when necessary.
• Provide professional advice, challenge, and support to Headteachers, SENCOs, Governing Bodies, and Academy Trusts.
• Deliver training where required to ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and the Disability Discrimination Act.
• Work collaboratively with schools and partner agencies to meet statutory timescales.
• Maintain effective communication with statutory and voluntary sector partners.
• Attend multi-agency planning meetings and child protection case conferences as required.
• Remain up to date with changes in legislation, policies, procedures, and statutory guidance.
• Ensure relevant updates are communicated effectively to staff.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and Tribunal processes.
• Proven experience managing SENDIST cases.
• Confident in representing a Local Authority at Tribunal hearings.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a largely remote environment.

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.