Vacancies

SEND Tribunal Officer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Information

This post, within the SEND Assessment and Monitoring Team, is to take the lead in managing appeals to SENDIST (Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal). We are looking for an officer with experience of working within the SEND system with detailed knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice to facilitate ongoing work, both in reducing the number of appeals to SENDIST and also to lead on the resolution of appeals, as they arise. This will include representing the Local Authority at First Tier SENDIST Tribunal hearings. In addition the post holder will take a lead on managing the SEND mediation processes, including virtual meetings with families, schools and a mediator. The role also requires providing support and coaching to the SEND Assessment and Monitoring Team in the resolution of casework.

We are offering:

- A starting salary of £37,336 (rising to £41,419)

- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)

- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision

For informal discussion please contact Sarah Jeremiah on 07989218595. Closing date for applications is midnight on 19th January.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.