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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Essex, are looking for an experienced Senior Tribunal Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their SEND operations.         

Position: Senior Tribunal Officer
Location: Essex
Rate: £300 a day Umbrella 
Contract: 3 months (Possible Extension)

Remote Working Available!

Job Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for representing at SEN Tribunal hearings, preparing the case response (statement), negotiating and liaising with parents, schools and legal representatives.
• Support the SEN managers with complex casework including parental appeals to the Tribunal, Ombudsman cases and judicial reviews.
• Provide high quality advice, support and training to teams involved with SEND hearings.
• Responsible for production of guidance notes for SEN staff to deliver governor training programmes, training on statutory requirements and on SEND appeal procedures.
• Support links with other services and agencies to ensure a coordinated response on operational issues.

Job Requirements

• Educated to RQF Level 3 (A level) or equivalent by experience.
• Experience of conducting SEN tribunal appeals and representing parties at tribunals.
• Extensive knowledge of SEN legislation, the Code of Practice and case law.
• Experience of providing quality advice to other senior managers in a complex organisation.
• Experience of responding to ombudsman complaints and judicial reviews.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tyrese.gb@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tyrese on 020 3854 4909 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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