Remote SEN Lawyer (Locum) – 3+ Months, West Midlands

Venn Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking a Locum SEN Lawyer for a West Midlands local authority. The initial term is 3 months, with potential for extension. The role can be full-time; part-time candidates are welcome.

Remote work is supported, with occasional in-person attendance possible. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with SEN/education experience in a local authority setting, capable of working independently on a caseload and addressing SEND appeals and related

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with the appropriate additional qualifications/experience enabling them to work without close supervision.
• Experienced in SEN and Education in a Local Authority setting.

Responsibilities

• Holding own caseload of SEND matters.
• Dealing with SENDIST appeals to conclusion.
• 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.

Skills

SEND experience

Legal research

Client liaison

Judicial Review

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Venn Group is seeking a Locum SEN Lawyer for a West Midlands local authority. The initial term is 3 months, with potential for extension. The role can be full-time; part-time candidates are welcome.

Remote work is supported, with occasional in-person attendance possible. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with SEN/education experience in a local authority setting, capable of working independently on a caseload and addressing SEND appeals and related