Interim Tribunal Officer

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Reigate
Salary
35.00 - 45.00 GBP Hourly
Posted
01 Aug 2022
Closes
29 Aug 2022
Category
Legal
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Do you have:

A meticulous approach, eye for detail and a thorough knowledge of SEND legislation?
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) for a range of audiences (parent/carers, multi–agency Officers and Services)?
An ability to manage pressure and unpredictable demands relating to your workload?

If so, we would be delighted to hear from you regarding this exciting opportunity within the SEND Tribunal Team!

Surrey's SEN Area Teams administer and is responsible for statutory functions on behalf of the authority and has significant contact with members of the public and other professionals from both within and outside of the County Council, approximately 408 schools and other settings.

There are four SEN Area Teams who cover the four areas of the County, working across 11 Boroughs and Districts and each managing crucial interfaces with support services, Children's Service and the Corporate Parenting Team, as well as maintaining excellent multi–agency working.

A high proportion of the SEN Tribunal Officer's role is working directly with parents, schools and other professional bodies within the statutory and legal framework related to the SEND Tribunal process.

In this role it is essential to have a strong understanding and knowledge of:

The stages of the SEND appeal process– including hearings.
SEND decision making – the key factors that lead to robust and sustainable decisions.
The different roles and responsibilities of multi–disciplinary professionals.Additional skills, knowledge and aptitude required include:

Be naturally methodical and forensic in your analysis of case evidence.
Have excellent planning skills with a well organised approach to managing changing priorities.
Naturally foster good working relationships with professionals and parents.
Have well developed and flexible communication skills – in writing and orally.
Be dynamic and able to use your initiative.We would also like you to have some experience and understanding of Extended Appeals.

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