Senior SEND Tribunal Officer

Oxfordshire Bus Enhanced Partnership; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Staff discounts

Learning & development

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Officer to lead SENDIST tribunal cases within the EHCP Casework Team. You will oversee case progression, ensure compliance with statutory duties and tribunal regulations, and provide expert advice to schools and partners.

You will represent the Local Authority at hearings, drive improvements, and support delivery of timely outcomes for children and young people with SEND. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SENDIST tribunal cases and managing appeals.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, Tribunal processes and SEND Code of Practice.
• Proven ability to meet statutory deadlines and work with schools and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage allocated SENDIST tribunal cases.
• Ensure deadlines are met and case prep complies with Tribunal rules.
• Represent the Local Authority at SEND Tribunal Hearings when required.
• Provide professional advice to Headteachers, SENCOs and Governing Bodies.
• Deliver training to ensure compliance with legislation such as the SEND Code of Practice and the Disability Discrimination Act.
• Collaborate with schools and partner agencies to meet statutory timescales.
• Maintain communication with statutory and voluntary sector partners.
• Attend multi-agency planning meetings and child protection conferences as required.
• Stay up to date with changes in legislation and guidance.

Skills

SENDIST Appeals

Tribunal processes

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Officer to lead SENDIST tribunal cases within the EHCP Casework Team. You will oversee case progression, ensure compliance with statutory duties and tribunal regulations, and provide expert advice to schools and partners.

You will represent the Local Authority at hearings, drive improvements, and support delivery of timely outcomes for children and young people with SEND. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.