Remote SEND Tribunal Lead - Interim Contract

Eden Brown Synergy; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to support a Local Authority SEND Service on an interim basis. Working remotely, you will lead on managing SENDIST Tribunal cases, ensuring statutory compliance and representing the Local Authority throughout the appeals process.

You will collaborate with SEND Case Officers, Legal Services, Educational Psychologists, schools and families to prepare responses, negotiate settlements, and support outcomes for children with SEND.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing SEND Tribunal cases within a Local Authority.
• Detailed knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
• Experience preparing appeal responses and witness statements.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases and deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of SEND Tribunal appeals from registration to conclusion.
• Coordinate responses to appeals lodged with the First-tier Tribunal (SEND).
• Draft witness statements, working documents, and evidence bundles.
• Liaise with legal representatives, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Advise SEND teams on legal processes, risks and potential outcomes.
• Attend mediation meetings and Tribunal hearings virtually where required.
• Identify opportunities for settlement and negotiate resolutions where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, statutory guidance and Tribunal timescales.
• Provide advice and support to SEND Caseworkers and senior managers on complex cases.

Skills

SEND Tribunal experience

Legal documentation

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Written communication

Education

Legal qualification (desirable)

Tools

Synergy

EYES

Capita One

Liquidlogic

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to support a Local Authority SEND Service on an interim basis. Working remotely, you will lead on managing SENDIST Tribunal cases, ensuring statutory compliance and representing the Local Authority throughout the appeals process.

You will collaborate with SEND Case Officers, Legal Services, Educational Psychologists, schools and families to prepare responses, negotiate settlements, and support outcomes for children with SEND.