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SEND Tribunal Officer

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 350 - 400 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Oxford

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

SEND Tribunal Officer – Interim Contract

Initial 4-month contract Potential extension available

Daily rate: £350–£400

Oxford office available

We are seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer for an initial 4-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is a predominantly remote working position. Occasional office attendance may be required, although this is unlikely to be more than once per term.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage allocated SENDIST cases to ensure effective case progression.
Manage Tribunal processes to ensure all legal deadlines are met and case preparation complies with Tribunal rules and procedures.
Lead and attend Way Forward meetings, mediation meetings, and pre-Tribunal meetings as required.
Represent the Local Authority at SEND Tribunals where necessary.
Provide professional support, challenge, guidance, and training to Headteachers, SENCOs, Governing Bodies, and Academy Trusts to ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and Disability Discrimination legislation.
Work closely with schools and partner agencies to ensure adherence to statutory timescales outlined within the SEND Code of Practice.
Maintain effective communication with statutory and voluntary sector partners, including attendance at multi-agency planning meetings and child protection case conferences where required.
Keep fully up to date with legislative changes, policy updates, procedures, and current guidance, ensuring relevant stakeholders remain informed of developments.
Requirements

Proven experience managing SEND Tribunal cases within a Local Authority setting.
Strong understanding of SEND legislation, SENDIST processes, and the SEND Code of Practice.
Experience representing Local Authorities at Tribunal hearings.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Enhanced DBS clearance required.
To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

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