SEND Tribunal Officer

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

SEND Tribunal Officer

£400 per day | Fully Remote

Contract: Interim Contract
Rate: £400 per day
Location: Remote Working

The Role

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

You will work closely with SEND Case Officers, Legal Services, Educational Psychologists, schools and families to prepare high-quality responses to appeals, negotiate settlements where appropriate, and support the delivery of positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of SEND Tribunal appeals from registration through 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.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience managing SEND Tribunal cases within a Local Authority.
• Detailed knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, Children and Families Act 2014, and SEND Tribunal processes.
• Proven experience preparing appeal responses, evidence bundles and witness statements.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases and competing deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

Desirable

• Previous experience representing a Local Authority at SEND Tribunal hearings.
• Legal qualification or relevant SEND legal experience.
• Experience using SEND case management systems such as Synergy, EYES, Capita One or Liquidlogic.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent.