Position: Locum SEN Legal Officer
Organisation: East of England based Local Authority
Duration: 3 months + with the possibility of extension thereafter
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Arrangement: Predominantly Remote Working
Hourly Rate: Up to £35 per hour Umbrella
 
The ideal candidate will have at experience in handling Education and SEN matters and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.
 
Duties may include:

• Providing legal advice to the local authority and schools on Education Law matters such as school admissions and appeals, exclusions and reviews, home-to-school transport, and complaints
• Handling cases on topics such as ordinary residence, safeguarding, provider failure, section 117 aftercare, and deprivation of liberty applications
• Reviewing case papers and establishing the merits of cases and reviewing and complying with SENDIST Orders
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to progress appeals and with the legal department where they have been instructed 

 
If you’re interested in this Locum SEN Legal Officer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Timothea Nash or Amelia Thomas directly via phone or email for further information on:
 
midlandslegal@venngroup.com
07441916435
 
Job Reference: J88496
 
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