SEND Tribunal Officer

Job Title: SEND Tribunal Officer
Specialism: Education - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Location: Waltham Forest, UK
Salary: £350.00 per day
Type: Part Time / Full Time (Ongoing)

SEND Tribunal Officer within Education specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Waltham Forest, UK, earning £350.00 per day. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time options, providing flexibility while allowing you to make a significant impact within a busy and dedicated SEND service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional to take ownership of tribunal cases, support families and young people, and ensure effective management of SEND appeals through to successful resolution. You will play a vital role in supporting statutory duties while contributing to positive outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that aligns with your lifestyle and commitments.
• Daily Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £350.00 per day, rewarding your expertise and experience.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities to enhance your knowledge of SEND legislation, tribunals, and dispute resolution processes.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements within a supportive team environment.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with education professionals, legal representatives, SEND specialists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in supporting children, young people, and families through complex SEND processes.

What you will do

• Manage an allocated caseload of SEND Tribunal appeals from registration through to resolution or tribunal hearing.
• Monitor tribunal directions, statutory deadlines, and key milestones, ensuring compliance at every stage.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date case records using SEND case management systems.
• Coordinate the preparation of appeal responses, supporting evidence, witness statements, and tribunal bundles.
• Work closely with SEND Officers, Educational Psychologists, schools, colleges, health professionals, social workers, and legal representatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for parents, carers, and young people involved in SEND Tribunal proceedings.
• Prepare cases for mediation and tribunal hearings, coordinating contributions from relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all tribunal-related documentation is completed accurately and submitted within required timescales.
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