Sen Junior Tribunals Officer, Isend Assessment and Planning
2 weeks ago
An opportunity has arisen in the Assessment and Planning team, part of the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Service, for a role of a Junior SEN Tribunal Officer.
You will be part of an SEN tribunal team which makes representations to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) on behalf of the Local Authority. You will prepare tribunal cases for SENDIST hearings and work alongside ESCC’s Legal Team and SEN Tribunal Officers, providing effective support in case management of SEN appeals to ensure that the Local Authority discharges its statutory responsibilities effectively in relation to appeals to SENDIST.
You will have communication and analytical skills and proven negotiation skills that achieve desired outcomes. You will have a working knowledge of the Children and Families Act, the SEND Code of Practice and its implementation through the SEND reforms. You will be an innovative problem solver who demonstrates resilience and positivity whilst seeking solutions. You will have organisational and time management skills to adhere to statutory timescales.
What can the Education Division offer you?
- A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
- A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development.
- A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service.
- A team of motivated and committed peers.
- We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.County Hall provides a café with a full range of hot and cold lunches, snacks and drinks with seating both indoors and out.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 17 October 2025 and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview, followed by a task. This will be in County Hall, Lewes.
You must include the following standard wording: We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
You will be working at County Hall; the Head Office for the County Council, based on the edge of Lewes Town Centre, which is within walking distance to the town and train station. County Hall is also on a bus route and car parking is available on site at a reduced rate for employees.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Dawn Pack, SEND Tribunals Lead Manager on 01273 336740.
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Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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