Lead SENDIST appeals for Oxfordshire County Council, applying SEND legislation and Tribunal processes within the Tribunals, Resolutions and Compliance Team.

As an experienced Senior Officer, you will manage allocated appeal cases and support improved outcomes for children and young people. The role requires robust SEND casework, excellent communication, and confident stakeholder management. You will work with schools, families, partner agencies, and local authority colleagues while meeting statutory duties, Tribunal regulations, and legal deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage allocated SENDIST tribunal cases
Meet legal deadlines and Tribunal case preparation requirements
Attend mediation and pre-Tribunal meetings as required




Represent the Local Authority at SEND Tribunal hearings
Advise schools, SENCOs, governing bodies, and Academy Trusts

Requirements:
Robust knowledge of SEND legislation and Tribunal processes
Proven experience managing SENDIST cases
Confidence representing a Local Authority at hearings
Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing complex SENDIST appeals effectively

Use SEND casework expertise, legal knowledge, and cooperative communication to manage appeals for Oxfordshire’s children and young people.

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