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