Locum SEND Lawyer

Venn Group - Bristol; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Locum SEN & Education Lawyer to join a local authority in the South West. This remote role is for an initial term of 3 months with an hourly rate of up to £60 via umbrella. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive, with a solid background in SEN & Education law. Responsibilities include managing SEND matters and tribunal attendance. Full-time is preferred, but part-time may be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in SEN & Education law within a Local Authority.
• Confidence to manage caseload effectively.
• Ability to attend tribunal hearings on behalf of the local authority.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of SEND matters.
• Attend tribunal hearings and advise on appeals.
• Assist with client enquires related to EHCP and SEND.

Skills

Background in SEN & Education law

Tribunal attendance

Client enquiry management

Policy review assistance

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

Locum SEN & Education Lawyer – South West – Remote Working – 3 Months + - £55-£60ph Umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team is recruiting for a Locum SEN & Education Lawyer to join a reputable local authority in the South West. This is a locum role for an initial term of 3 months and is subject to likely extension thereafter. Our client is ideally recruiting on a full time basis, but requests for part-time hours and condensed working weeks may be considered.

For this position, candidates must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive.

Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:

• Holding own caseload of SEND matters
• Dealing with SENDIST appeals to conclusion, including tribunal attendance on behalf of the local authority
• Dealing with challenges in relation to provision, placement and the LA's refusal to carry out an assessment of a child's special educational needs.
• Advising on amendments to a provision in the statement,
• Advising on suitable placements in respect of a child's special educational needs.
• Dealing with claims for Judicial Review
• Dealing with Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman complaints
• Dealing with client enquiries relating to EHCP and SEND matters
• Assisting in the review of policies

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SEN & Education law gained within a Local Authority and will be confident to jump straight in and assist the team in what has proven to be a busy period. An hourly rate of up to £60 via umbrella is offered for this position.

For more information, please contact Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwood on 07441916389. Alternatively, send your CV and details of your current availability to [e-mail] and we will call you back.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates