SEND Tribunal Officer
SEND Tribunal Officer
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16-05-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
This role leads and delivers a statutory service for the identification case management and review of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who are at risk of or currently involved in appeals with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST).
The post holder will act as Council s representative at appeal hearings ensuring that the service complies with relevant legislation best practice and budgetary constraints.
Operating within a highpressure multiagency environment the role focuses on delivering a clientoriented solutionfocused service to reduce the number of cases progressing to tribunal.
This role is pivotal in ensuring that Council delivers a worldclass service in line with national standards and inspection frameworks.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Lead the delivery of the SEN appeals service managing approximately 145 150 tribunal cases per year with an annual increase of 5 7%.
Represent Surrey County Council at SENDIST hearings and lead on all aspects of tribunal case management.
Liaise with parents schools legal representatives and professionals to resolve issues and avoid escalation to tribunal where possible.
Contribute to service planning policy development and continuous improvement to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practice.
Identify and report servicerelated risks and opportunities to senior management.
Lead effective case management in complex highrisk scenarios including safeguarding considerations.
Work collaboratively with SEN teams across four geographical areas and multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Provide expert guidance and support to team members ensuring consistency of practice and a highquality service across the county.
Skills/Experience:
Extensive experience working within a legal educational or social care framework involving children and young people with SEN.
Proven track record in managing complex caseloads and leading statutory casework.
Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice tribunal processes and relevant legislation.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills particularly in challenging highstakes situations.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including parents schools legal professionals and other agencies.
Experience in operational planning resource allocation and service delivery within a local authority or equivalent setting.
Sound understanding of safeguarding principles and risk management procedures.
Professional qualification or equivalent extensive practical experience.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 20/05/2025.
Extensive experience working within a legal, educational, or social care framework involving children and young people with SEN. Proven track record in managing complex caseloads and leading statutory casework. Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, tribunal processes, and relevant legislation. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly in challenging, high-stakes situations. Ability to develop positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including parents, schools, legal professionals, and other agencies. Experience in operational planning, resource allocation, and service delivery within a local authority or equivalent setting. Sound understanding of safeguarding principles and risk management procedures. Professional qualification or equivalent extensive practical experience.
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