Locum SEN and Education Lawyer - South West - Remote Working - 6 Months + - £60 Umbrella Venn Group''s specialist Legal team is recruiting for a Locum SEN and Education Lawyer to join a reputable local authority in the South West. This is a locum role for an initial term of 6 months and is subject to likely extension thereafter. Our client is ideally recruiting on a full time basis, but requests for part-time hours and condensed working weeks may be considered. Duties and responsibilities for this post may include: Holding own caseload of SEND mattersDealing with SENDIST appeals to conclusionDealing with challenges in relation to provision, placement and the LA''s refusal to carry out an assessment of a child''s special educational needs.Advising on amendments to a provision in the statement,Advising on suitable placements in respect of a child''s special educational needs.Dealing with claims for Judicial ReviewDealing with Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman complaintsDealing with client enquiries relating to EHCP and SEND mattersAssisting in the review of policies The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SEN and Education law gained within a Local Authority and will be confident to jump straight in and assist the team in what has proven to be a busy period. Applicants should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive, holding a current practising certificate. An hourly umbrella rate of up to £60 is offered for this position. For more informat