Location: South West England (Hybrid – attendance at hearings required) Rate: £420 per day (Umbrella, negotiable) (£325 PAYE per day) Contract: 6-month interim Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Senior SEN Tribunal Officer to join a Local Authority SEND service in the South West on an interim basis. This is a senior-level position requiring significant experience in SENDIST tribunal appeals and the ability to lead on complex casework while supporting and developing Tribunal Team Officers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of SENDIST tribunal appeals
• Attend and represent the Local Authority at tribunal hearings, JADRs and Case Review Hearings (CRHs)
• Provide supervision, guidance, and leadership to Tribunal Team Officers
• Deliver training and development, including structured shadowing opportunities at hearings
• Support the Service Lead in ensuring effective trib...