Remote Interim SEND Tribunal Officer

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim SEND Tribunal Officer to join a Local Authority on an interim, fully remote basis. The role requires coordinating tribunal appeals, mediations, and ensuring compliance with SEND Code of Practice, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and stakeholder liaison.

The successful candidate will manage complex caseloads remotely, draft legal documentation, provide guidance to colleagues, and maintain thorough record-keeping to support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and tribunal procedures.
• Experience managing SEND tribunal appeals and mediation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive cases remotely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to SEND tribunal appeals and prepare legal documentation.
• Arrange and support mediation meetings between families and the Local Authority.
• Ensure actions comply with SEND Code of Practice and statutory timelines.
• Work with parents/carers, legal representatives and internal teams to manage disputes.
• Provide expert advice on tribunal and mediation processes to colleagues.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

SEND legislation

Tribunal appeals management

Mediation coordination

Legal communication

Stakeholder liaison

Record keeping

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Remote work

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim SEND Tribunal Officer to join a Local Authority on an interim, fully remote basis. The role requires coordinating tribunal appeals, mediations, and ensuring compliance with SEND Code of Practice, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and stakeholder liaison.

The successful candidate will manage complex caseloads remotely, draft legal documentation, provide guidance to colleagues, and maintain thorough record-keeping to support