About the role
Salary: £56294.00 to £59774.00
About the role
We've transformed the way we help our communities to get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with. As part of this, we continue to invest in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), with the growth of our four sub teams within the EHCP Casework Team: Assessment Team, Early Years and Primary Team, Secondary and Post 16 Team and Tribunals, Resolutions and Compliance Team. Due to our continued investment in SEND, we are looking for experienced Senior Officers to join our Tribunals, Resolutions and Compliance Team.
Reporting to the Lead Officer, you will be responsible for leading and managing allocated SENDIST appeal cases, ensuring full compliance with statutory duties, tribunal regulations, and legal deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage allocated SENDIST tribunal cases.
Ensure all legal deadlines are met and case preparation complies with Tribunal rules.
Lead and attend Way Forward, Mediation, and pre-Tribunal meetings as required.
Represent the Local Authority at SEND Tribunal Hearings when necessary.
Provide professional advice, challenge and support to Headteachers, SENCOs, Governing Bodies, and Academy Trusts.
Deliver training where required to ensure compliance with legislation such as the SEND Code of Practice and the Disability Discrimination Act.
Work collaboratively with schools and partner agencies to meet statutory timescales.
Maintain effective communication with statutory and voluntary sector partners.
Attend multi-agency planning meetings and child protection case conferences as required.
Remain up to date with changes in legislation, policies, procedures, and statutory guidance.
Ensure relevant updates are communicated effectively to staff.
Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and Tribunal processes.
Proven experience managing SENDIST cases.
Confident in representing a Local Authority at Tribunal hearings.
Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.