SEND Tribunal Support Officer

A SEND Tribunal Support Officer position is available on an initial 36 month interim contract in North London, working with a local authority. The role involves a pay rate of 180 per day, operating inside IR35 via an umbrella company, and requires hybrid working with two days per week on-site. The client is partnering with a North London Local Authority to appoint this role, focusing on supporting members of the SEN Mediation and Tribunal teams.

Key responsibilities involve managing casework related to SEN disagreements, handling mediation requests, and assisting with SEND Tribunal appeals.

The role of SEND Tribunal Support Officer includes registering, tracking, and administering SENDIST appeals. The officer must ensure compliance with legal requirements for tribunal documentation and deadlines, provide timely support to Tribunal Officers, and liaise with internal services, external agencies, and families. Duties also involve maintaining accurate records and case tracking systems, potentially supporting with bundle preparation, collating and filing extensive electronic and paper evidence, and staying updated on legislation and Tribunal procedures to inform relevant staff.

Candidates for the SEND Tribunal Support Officer role should have experience in a SEND or legal admin role, ideally within a Local Authority, and a solid understanding of the SENDIST appeal process. Essential skills include excellent organizational and communication abilities and proficiency in handling sensitive, complex documentation. Potential candidates should be able to provide references covering the last three years of employment.

The client encourages applications from all backgrounds, supporting reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and onboarding processes.