Tribunal Officer – SEND

Pertemps; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Tribunal Officer to manage Special Educational Needs (SEN) cases, particularly those related to tribunal appeals. This fully remote role involves leading case management for approximately 145–150 tribunal cases annually. Ideal candidates will have a background in working with tribunals or within a legal framework, possess strong organizational skills, and be educated to degree level. A clean UK driving license is required. Competitive rates offered for this temporary position.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant for support

Simple online registration

Attractive referral schemes

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within tribunals or a legal framework.
• Strong track record of managing complex cases.
• Experience working within SEND services.

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.

Skills

Case management

Legal understanding

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Degree 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:

• Adedicated consultantwith access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• Asimple online registration process
• Attractivereferral 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 Josephon 07471 306880 or email [e-mail].