SEN Tribunal and Mediation Officer

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Driffield; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced SEN Tribunal and Mediation Officer to support the SEND service, managing complex tribunal and mediation cases and helping achieve positive outcomes for children and families. This role requires extensive tribunal experience and a proactive approach to resolve disputes within the SEND framework.

You will represent the local authority at hearings, prepare high-quality documents, and work with families, schools and legal representatives to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience representing a local authority or similar at SEND tribunals and mediations.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation including the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience managing complex SEND casework and tribunal processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare robust evidence and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex SEND tribunal and mediation cases.
• Represent the local authority at tribunal hearings and mediation meetings.
• Prepare high-quality tribunal documentation, evidence and case statements.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to SEND casework officers.
• Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and statutory timescales.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, legal representatives and wider stakeholders.
• Support dispute resolution, service improvements and the sharing of best practice.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all processes meet legislative and procedural requirements.

Skills

SEND tribunal experience

Mediation experience

SEND legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Yorkshire

Rate: £400 per day

Working Arrangement: Hybrid or fully remote for suitably experienced candidates

Start Date: Short notice

We are seeking an experienced SEN Tribunal and Mediation Officer to support the SEND service, managing complex tribunal and mediation cases and helping achieve positive outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable SEND professional with strong tribunal experience who can hit the ground running and provide specialist advice on complex casework.

The Role

You will manage a caseload of SEND tribunals and mediations, represent the local authority at hearings and meetings, and work closely with families, schools, legal representatives and SEND casework teams to ensure statutory responsibilities are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex SEND tribunal and mediation cases.


• Represent the local authority at tribunal hearings and mediation meetings.


• Prepare high-quality tribunal documentation, evidence and case statements.


• Provide specialist advice and guidance to SEND casework officers.


• Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and statutory timescales.


• Work collaboratively with families, schools, legal representatives and wider stakeholders.


• Support dispute resolution, service improvements and the sharing of best practice.


• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all processes meet legislative and procedural requirements.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience representing a local authority or similar organisation at SEND tribunals and mediations.


• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.


• Experience managing complex SEND casework and tribunal processes.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare robust evidence and documentation.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency