Tribunal Officer

To lead and deliver the area service for the identification, analysis, case management and review of children with special educational needs (SEN) resident within Surrey who are at risk of, or are in the process of, an appeal hearing with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal Service. This includes representing Surrey County Council at any appeal hearings as necessary. The role holder will ensure that the council provides a world‑class service in relation to the appeals process, in accordance with legislation, best practice guidance, agreed budget and resources, and is appropriate to each child’s needs.

The SEN Management Team operates in a fast‑paced, complex interpersonal environment involving children and young people with high‑level and complex SEN, their parents/carers, schools and other professionals. The team administers and is responsible for statutory functions on behalf of the Authority and has significant contact with members of the public and o...