SEND Tribunal Officer - Hertfordshire

SEND Tribunal Officer - Hertfordshire
Rate per day: £400 per day
Working Arrangements: Hybrid preferred, Open to fully remote

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to join a Local Authority in Hertfordshire. This role will focus on managing complex SEND Tribunal and appeal casework for children and young people aged 0-25, covering EHC needs assessments, EHCPs, reviews and provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex SEND Tribunal and appeal casework, ensuring high-quality and timely responses.
• Represent the Local Authority at SEND Tribunal hearings, defending assessment, provision and placement decisions.
• Coordinate multi-agency responses involving parents, schools, Health, Social Care and other professionals.
• Prepare detailed chronologies, case summaries, evidence and tribunal documentation.
• Chair and coordinate multi-agency meetings, using strong negotiation and influencing skills to seek resolution.
• Provide advice on SEND legislation, statutory duties and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Identify and manage risks relating to tribunals, complaints, litigation and judicial review.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory deadlines and quality assurance requirements are met.
• Support service improvement, policy development, training and professional guidance within the SEND service.

Person Specification

• Proven experience managing SEND Tribunal appeals and representing a Local Authority at hearings.
• 2-3+ years' experience within SEND, preferably Local Authority experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2014 and Equality Act 2010.
• Experience managing complex SEND casework, processes and competing priorities.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with families, schools and multi-disciplinary professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and to tight deadlines.
• Confident analysing information, compiling reports and maintaining accurate case management records.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you'll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral 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 Joseph on or email .