Jobs, fresher vacancy - Interim SEND Resolution Officer • Uxbridge

Company: CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Uxbridge

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority Job PurposeThe SENDIST Appeals Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the Council’s parental Appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST). This includes coordinating the process, procedures, and data linked to the appeals, case managing individual appeals, providing expert advice to the Council and SEND Officers, and representing the Local Authority at appeal hearings.Key Duties/AccountabilitiesLead and manage the appeals process for the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Service to the SENDISTWork collaboratively with SEND Officers and manage queries related to Tribunal processesDevelop appropriate policies, procedures, and systems in relation to complaints, disputes, and appealsUndertake appeals, work in line with statutory requirements, and represent the Local Authority at appeal hearingsMake decisions on behalf of the Local Authority in relation to appeals and complaintsWork with parents and their appointed legal representatives to mediate and try to reach resolution without the need for formal TribunalEssential Experience RequiredSignificant experience of SEN Appeals and TribunalsExperience of working under pressure and re-prioritizing to meet competing demands and tight deadlinesExperience of working with education settings and parents/young peopleExperience of successfully managing conflict and disputes in difficult situationsExperience of effectively negotiating resolutionsExperience of providing support, advice, and guidance to education settings and families on disabilitiesSubstantial legal experience or an equivalent legal qualification or substantial relevant experience in SENEssential Qualification RequiredEducated to degree level or equivalent or at least three years of experience in the field of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)Additional InformationWorking hours: 36 hours per weekHCPC Registration is requiredEnhanced DBS & barred list check (Child & adult) requiredThe role closes soon please apply ASAP.RequirementsRequirementsHCPC RegistrationEnhanced DBS & barred list check (Child & adult)