SEN Tribunal Officer
Posted 5 days ago by Fox Morris Group Ltd
£450 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Ipswich, Suffolk
Summary: The Resolution & Tribunal Officer will manage Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) tribunal cases, supporting the local authority throughout the appeals process. This role involves coordinating mediations, representing the authority at tribunal hearings, and maintaining accurate case records. The position requires effective communication with various stakeholders, including parents and legal teams, to resolve disputes efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee appeals to the First-tier Tribunal, ensuring all statutory deadlines and compliance requirements are met
- Coordinate mediations to resolve disputes where possible and reduce tribunal escalation
- Represent the local authority at tribunal hearings
- Act as a key point of contact for parents, carers, young people, legal teams, advocates and educational settings
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation
Key Skills:
- Experience working within SEND tribunal processes or a similar local authority setting
- Strong case management and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with experience engaging a range of stakeholders
- Ability to manage complex cases and work to tight deadlines
Salary (Rate): £450/day
City: Ipswich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Fox Morris Group are currently working with Council to recruit a Resolution & Tribunal Officer on a contract basis.
Contract details
6+ month ongoing contract
The role
You will play a key role in managing SEND tribunal cases, supporting the local authority through the full appeals process and helping to resolve disputes effectively.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and oversee appeals to the First-tier Tribunal, ensuring all statutory deadlines and compliance requirements are met
- Coordinate mediations to resolve disputes where possible and reduce tribunal escalation
- Represent the local authority at tribunal hearings
- Act as a key point of contact for parents, carers, young people, legal teams, advocates and educational settings
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation
About you
- Experience working within SEND tribunal processes or a similar local authority setting
- Strong case management and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with experience engaging a range of stakeholders
- Ability to manage complex cases and work to tight deadlines