SEND CONSULTANT / LEGAL ADVISER
FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
We’re an energetic team who are seeking equity and justice for children with SEND and their families… Would you like to join us?
We are seeking an experienced SEN Consultant, paralegal or legal adviser who is well versed in the current legislation in England and, preferably, Wales and/or Scotland.
The main focus of the role will be to support, provide options and advocate for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in England. You will also support and consult into schools and colleges.
Our team has won awards for its work, and we’re well known for being positive change-makers with a sunny disposition. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, with enormous flexibility and autonomy offered to all team members.
The Role Will Involve...
Making a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people who’s parents and teachers we support
Developing your caseload
Managing a very busy caseload
Producing statutory assessment requests on behalf of parents and schools
Negotiating with LAs & attending mediation
Attending meetings with LAs, schools and other stakeholders
Annual Reviews
Writing Pre Action Protocol letters
Case management and co-ordination – ensuring effective strategy and planning in the gathering of independent evidence
Lodging appeals and managing tribunal preparation
All related matters that require advocacy/support
Providing reassurance to parents and carers
Hosting related webinars in conjunction with our partners
Essential And Desirable Criteria
In order to carry out the job, and ‘hit the ground running’ there are specific skills and experiences that we require from applicants. We would expect all candidates who are interested in working with us to be friendly, a strong team player, keen to share ideas and listen to others.
- Excellent understanding and practical experience of the SEND CoP and legislation that underpins it - essential
- Experience of successfully requesting statutory assessments - essential
- Independent experience of appealing and preparing for tribunal – essential
- Attending and advocating for families at meetings - essential
- Annual reviews and the full annual review process - essential
- Lodging appeals to the tribunal service – essential
- Hosting training/presenting webinars – desirable
- Understanding and awareness of available provision in England – desirable
Please evidence the above experience and skills on your CV in order to secure an interview.
PLEASE APPLY HERE TO SPEED UP THE APPLICATION PROCESS: https://www.sunshine-support.org/recruitment
This is a remote position with occasional travel to Derby
Applications will be reviewed throughout the above timeline and interviews offered.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- lodging appeals to the SENDIST: 2 years (required)
- requesting EHC needs assessment: 2 years (required)
- negotiating and mediating with LAs, schools and families: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
