London Borough of Hillingdon
Location
Uxbridge, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £241.22
covering SEND Tribunal work until recruitment for the permanent member of staff
• To lead and manage the Council’s parental Appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) • To co-ordinate the process, procedures and data linked to the London Borough of Hillingdon appeals SENDIST • To be responsible for case managing the individual appeals, engaging all key partners in preparation for the appeal as well as being responsible for representing the Local Authority at appeal hearings and ensure compliance with subsequent Orders. • To be a source of expert advice to the Council and SEND Officers on all aspects of the SENDIST. • To be responsible for supporting the local area and key stakeholders with their duties related to SENDIST and work closely with the LA’s legal team.
QUALIFICATIONS and KNOWLEDGE
Educated to degree level or equivalent or at least three years of experience in the field of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Extensive knowledge of the Children and Families Act and SEN Code of Practice.
Extensive knowledge of policies and guidance and its implications for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Extensive knowledge of the SEND appeals process to Tribunal.
Extensive knowledge of the types of special needs and disabilities that effect children’s education and an ability to develop this knowledge.
Extensive knowledge of the issues faced by children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
EXPERIENCE
Significant experience of SEN Appeals and Tribunals.
Significant experience of working under pressure and re-priority to meet competing demands and tight deadlines.
Significant experience of working with education settings and parents/ young people.
Significant experience of successfully managing conflict and disputes in difficult situations.
Significant experience of effectively negotiating resolutions.
Significant experience of providing support, advice and guidance to education settings and families on disabilities.
Substantial legal experience or an equivalent legal qualification or substantial relevant experience in SEN.
Significant experience of managing a high case load of complex cases.
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