Tribunal Officer SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Day Rate: £400 £450 Location: Hybrid (Preferred 2 days/week in Kirklees office; flexibility available for remote) We are seeking an experienced Tribunal Officer to support a Local Authority in managing SEND Tribunal cases. This senior-level role focuses on ensuring legal compliance, early dispute resolution, and effective stakeholder collaboration, with no line management responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Tribunal Management Ensure the Local Authority s responses to SEND appeals are robust, consistent, and in line with current legislation. Conduct thorough reviews of case evidence. Represent the authority at Tribunal hearings, JADRs, and TCMHs as required. Mediation and Resolution Attend and facilitate mediation sessions to resolve disputes before escalation. Promote early dispute resolution within casework processes. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with parents, schools, legal teams, and other professionals. Advise on contributions to appeals, including Extended Appeals involving Health and Social Care. Support effective communication between families and education providers. Policy and Compliance Ensure adherence to all relevant SEND legislation and Tribunal Procedure Rules. Provide expert legal and procedural advice to colleagues and senior leaders. Data Management Maintain accurate case records and produce performance and outcome reports for senior management. Additional Information: No line