SEND Tribunal Officer – Surrey

SEND Tribunal Officer
Surrey
£350–£450 per day
Full Time
Remote

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to support Surrey County Council in delivering a high-quality tribunal and appeals service.

The Role You will lead and deliver the area service for the identification, analysis, case management and review of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) who are at risk of, or are progressing to, appeal hearings with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal Service (SENDIST).

The role includes representing Surrey County Council at tribunal hearings where required and ensuring the Local Authority discharges its statutory responsibilities effectively and in line with legislation and best practice guidance.
You will play a key role in delivering a solution-focused, client-orientated service model aimed at reducing parental recourse to SENDIST, while maintaining compliance with Audit Commission and Best Value indicators.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex SEND tribunal casework from initial analysis through to resolution
• Represent the Local Authority at SEND tribunal hearings where necessary
• Manage approximately 145–150 tribunal cases per year, with annual increases of 5–7%
• Work directly with parents, schools, legal representatives and professional bodies within the statutory SEND framework
• Ensure service delivery is compliant with legislation, policy, agreed budgets and resource frameworks
• Maintain effective multi-agency working across Children’s Services, Corporate Parenting and partner agencies
• Contribute to county-wide service effectiveness across four SEN Management Teams covering 11 Boroughs and Districts

This role requires enhanced communication skills, strong case management experience and the ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes situations in a professional and collegiate manner.

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience managing SEND tribunal cases within a Local Authority
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and statutory processes
• Experience representing a Local Authority at SENDIST hearings
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume, complex caseload
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

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 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.