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The Senior Case Officer will lead and manage statutory appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) on behalf of the local authority. They are responsible for ensuring legal compliance, preparing evidence, and representing the council in legal settings to achieve outcomes in the best interest of children and young people.
Candidates must hold a relevant qualification in teaching, law, or social work and possess significant experience in the SEND sector. Extensive knowledge of SEND law, the appeals process, and current legislation is required to successfully navigate complex cases.
SEND TRIBUNALS Senior Case Officer
SEND TRIBUNALS, MEDIATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS TEAM
£52,194 - £55,323 per annum
Permanent – full time
Hybrid – Newham Dockside
Deadline for applications: 17/08/2026
At Newham we are ambitious for our children and young people with additional needs. Our aim is to make Newham the best place for all to live, learn and thrive; building on our inclusive ethos of inclusion and putting children and families at the heart of everything we do. We’re determined and driven towards creating a centre of practice excellence supporting children and young people with SEND, where no child is left behind.
Newham is a diverse borough and we are committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking concerted, meaningful and intentional action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place to live, learn and work.
Newham’s children need support from colleagues who:
Does this sound like you? Apply now and join us.
ABOUT THE JOB
The SEND Tribunals Senior Case Officer will provide key leadership, representation and case management to ensure that the Council discharges its responsibilities effectively in relation to statutory appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST), which is part of his Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS).
The post holder will be working on behalf of the LA to ensure that all legal obligations are met in the resolution of SEND cases, you will prepare and submit evidence for the tribunal process and represent the local authority in legal settings and ensuring that outcomes are legally compliant and in the best interest of the child or young person.
SEND Tribunal Officers are experts in SEND law, working to resolve disputes amicably where possible but preparing for formal hearings when necessary. Their goal is to ensure that all parties involved are heard and that legal requirements are met throughout the tribunal process.
Provide advice on learning/case law from previous lower and upper tier tribunals in order to limit the local authority’s exposure to risk of appeals, litigation and judicial review/complaints to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
To find out more and prepare your application please read the job description.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for a conscientious individual who is dedicated to tackling disproportionality and passionate about working to the best interest of our children and young people who live with disability. A fair and balanced outlook is essential to this role as we look to build a Fairer Newham for all.
Candidates will need to meet the following (minimum) criteria in their application to be shortlisted:
TO APPLY
Please submit a CV and supporting statement through our recruitment portal. The supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the relevant requirements listed above and in the person specification.
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We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
Official page for Newham Council. People at the heart of everything we do.
London is moving east and Newham is at the centre of that change. Just three miles east from the City and well connected to major transport links, we are the future of the capital in terms of regeneration and opportunities. We are home to one of the UK’s youngest and most ethnically diverse populations. We offer unique opportunities for both professionals and residents. We are a great place to do business, a great place to visit, and a great place where people choose to live, work and stay.
Offices: 1000 Dockside Road, London, London E16 2QU, GB
Official page for Newham Council. People at the heart of everything we do.
London is moving east and Newham is at the centre of that change. Just three miles east from the City and well connected to major transport links, we are the future of the capital in terms of regeneration and opportunities. We are home to one of the UK’s youngest and most ethnically diverse populations. We offer unique opportunities for both professionals and residents. We are a great place to do business, a great place to visit, and a great place where people choose to live, work and stay.
Offices: 1000 Dockside Road, London, London E16 2QU, GB
