Special Education Coordinator

Pertemps Social Care Recruitment; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Tribunal Officer to support local authorities in managing Special Educational Needs cases fully remotely. This role requires leading tribunal case management and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Candidates should possess a degree, experience in tribunal settings, and a strong track record in case management. The position offers flexible remote working arrangements along with support from dedicated consultants.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Online registration process

Attractive referral schemes

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within tribunals or a legal framework.
• Strong track record of managing complex cases.
• Experience working within SEND services and SEN systems.
• Car driver with a current, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead on SEND tribunal case management from initial risk through to resolution.
• Represent the local authority at appeal hearings when required.
• Manage complex cases within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Work positively and collaboratively with county services and partner agencies.
• Ensure effective use and development of SEN systems.

Skills

Legal framework understanding

Complex case management

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Job description

Tribunal Officer – SEND

Rate: £350–£450 per day

Location: Surrey

Working Pattern: Fully remote

Contract: Temporary

Pertemps is currently recruiting an experienced Tribunal Officer to support Surrey County Council within their SEND service.

The Role

You will lead and deliver the local authority service responsible for the identification, analysis, case management and review of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who are at risk of, or currently involved in, appeals with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST). The role includes representing Surrey County Council at tribunal hearings where required.

You will manage a complex and growing caseload of approximately 145–150 tribunal cases per year, with annual increases of around 5–7%, requiring strong organisation, legal understanding and collaborative working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on SEND tribunal case management from initial risk through to resolution
• Represent the local authority at appeal hearings when required
• Manage complex cases within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Work positively and collaboratively with county services and partner agencies
• Ensure effective use and development of SEN systems

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Proven experience working within tribunals or a legal framework
• Strong track record of managing complex cases
• Experience working within SEND services and SEN systems
• Car driver with a current, clean UK driving licence

Why work through Pertemps?

By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email [e-mail].