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.