SEND Tribunal Assistant – Fixed-Term (Remote)

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a SEND Assistant Tribunal Officer to support the SEND Tribunal Officer in meeting deadlines and coordinating with parents, legal representatives and schools to manage appeals. The role requires a proactive, collaborative approach to ensure timely delivery of case materials.

You will compile high-quality legal bundles, maintain records using Capita for reporting, and manage calendars to meet tribunal requirements, while supporting training and championing

Qualifications

• Educated to A level, HNC or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.
• Basic understanding SEND legal framework including Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.
• Ability to quickly assimilate information and make informed decisions under short time constraints. A methodical approach to tasks, recording and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the SEND Tribunal Officer to adhere to Tribunal deadlines/timescales to ensure Tribunal Officers can participate fully in the appeal process and mitigate the risk of being barred from proceedings.
• Be the initial point of contact for the First-Tier Tribunal (SEND), parents/carers, legal representatives, educational settings and others in relation to live appeals.
• Ensure high quality bundles are compiled, in line with set deadlines, to support the SEND Tribunal Officer with their appeals.
• Maintain the Tribunal inbox and respond to and resolving (where possible) day to day enquiries received by parents/carers, legal representatives, educational settings and others.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making under time pressure

Organisational skills

Education

A level / HNC or equivalent

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a SEND Assistant Tribunal Officer to support the SEND Tribunal Officer in meeting deadlines and coordinating with parents, legal representatives and schools to manage appeals. The role requires a proactive, collaborative approach to ensure timely delivery of case materials.

You will compile high-quality legal bundles, maintain records using Capita for reporting, and manage calendars to meet tribunal requirements, while supporting training and championing