Education Lawyer – SEND & Appeals (Remote)

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 68,191 - 97,120; Part time

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an Education Lawyer for a three-month rolling contract, focused on a variety of education matters including SEND tribunals. The position offers full remote working, and requires recent experience, preferably within local authorities.

The role includes advising on admissions and judicial reviews, handling complex SEND appeals, and training team members. Pay is estimated around £60 per hour, with the possibility of part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Local authority experience is preferred and advantageous.
• Recent experience required to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Covers the full spectrum of education matters, including admissions, discrimination, and judicial reviews.
• Caseload includes all types of SEND appeals: refusal to assess, complex appeals, and disability discrimination claims.
• Provides duty advice to the internal education department and externally to schools.
• Responsible for providing training and supervision to the team.

Job description

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an Education Lawyer for a three-month rolling contract, focused on a variety of education matters including SEND tribunals. The position offers full remote working, and requires recent experience, preferably within local authorities.

The role includes advising on admissions and judicial reviews, handling complex SEND appeals, and training team members. Pay is estimated around £60 per hour, with the possibility of part-time hours.