Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Tribunal OfficerGrade: PS10 (371-438)Directorate: Children, Schools and LearningReports To: Senior Tribunal OfficerLocation: Surrey (Countywide travel required) Overall Purpose of the RoleTo lead and deliver a high-quality tribunal case management service for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who are at risk of or engaged in appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SEND). The role involves representing the Local Authority at tribunal hearings, ensuring statutory compliance, reducing parental recourse to tribunal, and delivering a solution-focused, legally robust service aligned with current legislation and best practice. Key Responsibilities1. Tribunal Case ManagementManage a caseload of approximately 145-150 SEND tribunal cases annually.Lead identification, analysis, preparation, and review of tribunal cases.Draft detailed responses, witness statements, and legal documentation.Represent the Local Authority at SEND tribunal hearings.Ensure statutory deadlines and procedural requirements are met.2. Legal and Statutory ComplianceMaintain up-to-date knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory guidance, and case law.Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and related frameworks.Provide expert advice to SEN teams, schools, and senior leadership.3. Stakeholder and Partnership WorkingWork directly with parents/carers, schools, legal representatives,