Interim SEN Tribunals Officer - East Sussex

Job Title: SEN Tribunals Officer - SENDIST SpecialistLocation: East Sussex County Council (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days remote)Contract Type: Interim / Contract - 3 Months InitiallyDay Rate: Up to £430 per day (Umbrella) - Negotiable based on experienceStart Date: ASAP

Job Description - SEN Tribunals Officer

East Sussex County Council is seeking a knowledgeable and highly motivated SEN Tribunals Officer to support its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. The successful applicant will have direct experience working with SEND Tribunal cases (SENDIST) and will play a key role in supporting legal compliance and delivering effective case management around Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and represent the Local Authority in SENDIST appeals and tribunal hearings.
• Draft legally robust case statements, responses, and evidence bundles in line with SEND legislation.
• Lead on case preparation and liaison with legal services, schools, and internal SEND teams.
• Attend resolution meetings and mediate disputes with parents and professionals.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with EHCP statutory timeframes and tribunal processes.
• Provide expert advice to teams on SEND law, case law, and tribunal processes.
• Deliver internal coaching and training to raise understanding of SEND Code of Practice and tribunal best practice.

Candidate Requirements:

• Substantial experience in SEND Tribunal work, either from a Local Authority, legal service, or as a parent-side advocate.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Children and Families Act 2014
  • SEND Code of Practice (2015)
  • Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
  • Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills with attention to legal detail.
• Ability to collate, analyse, and present complex information effectively under pressure.
• IT proficient with working knowledge of case management systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Working Pattern:

• Hybrid working model - 2 days office-based (East Sussex), 3 days remote.
• Flexibility may be offered for strong remote candidates.

Interview Process:

• Panel interview + written task (can be completed via email).

Apply Today:

Interested? Send your CV to m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com or call to discuss this opportunity further.

Referral Bonus:

Know a SEND professional looking for a new challenge? Refer them to us and earn up to £300!

SEN Tribunals Officer job SEND Tribunal Officer vacancies SEN jobs East Sussex SENDIST roles local authority Education Health and Care Plan jobs EHC Plan tribunal caseworker Special Educational Needs tribunal jobs Interim SEND legal officer Remote SEND tribunal job Hybrid SEN officer contract

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.