SEND Appeal Practitioner - Nottingham, Remote Based

SEND Appeal Senior Practitioner - Nottingham 
Rate per day: £400 Per Day
Working Arrangements: Remote Working, full-Time 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Appeal Senior Practitioner (SEND) to support a Local Authority with SEND Tribunal appeals and represent the council at First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) hearings.
This is a key role for an experienced SEND professional with strong knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory processes, advocacy and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex SEND Tribunal appeals, from initial response through to hearing.
• Prepare high-quality, legally compliant Local Authority responses and evidence.
• Represent the Local Authority at First-tier Tribunal hearings.
• Manage appeal caseloads effectively, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Provide specialist advice on SEND legislation and statutory processes.
• Review Tribunal outcomes and identify learning to support service improvement and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, social care and legal colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

Essential Experience:

• Children and Families Act 2014
• SEND Regulations
• SEND Code of Practice
• Equality Act 2010
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• EHC assessment processes and statutory timescales
• SEND Tribunal and dispute resolution processes

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.