3-4 months contract Role with a local authority
Job Purpose
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To lead and manage the Local Authority’s response to SEND Tribunal appeals, ensuring legal compliance, high-quality case preparation, and effective representation. The role focuses on delivering timely, child-centred outcomes while promoting early dispute resolution and improving services for children and young people with SEND.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
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Lead the SEND Tribunal function, ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and statutory frameworks.
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Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and quality standards.
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Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on trends, risks, and improvements.
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Oversee all SEND appeals from registration to resolution.
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Ensure high-quality preparation of case statements, evidence bundles, and documentation.
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Review EHCPs and associated reports for legal accuracy.
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Manage complex and high-risk cases.
Essential Experience Required
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Extensive experience in SEND, tribunals, or legal casework.
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Experience managing teams and leading service delivery.
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Experience working with families and resolving disputes.
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Strong multi-agency working experience.
Essential Qualifications Required
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Degree (or equivalent experience).
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Relevant SEND, legal, or management qualifications (desirable).
Additional information to note
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Enhanced DBS required.
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We work on bi-weekly schedule
The role closes on 26th June 2026, apply ASAP.
To lead and manage the Local Authority’s response to SEND Tribunal appeals, ensuring legal compliance, high-quality case preparation, and effective representation
