SEND Appeal Practitioner - Nottingham, Remote Based
Pertemps · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
SEND Appeal Practitioner - Nottingham, Remote Based at Pertemps, based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. This is a permanent role with remote working.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · Remote
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Closes
- 25 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
Reference FJ-450
About the role
Rate per day: £400 Per Day
Working Arrangements: Remote Working, full-Time
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Appeal Senior Practitioner (SEND) to support a Local Authority with SEND Tribunal appeals and represent the council at First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) hearings.
This is a key role for an experienced SEND professional with strong knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory processes, advocacy and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on complex SEND Tribunal appeals, from initial response through to hearing.
- Prepare high-quality, legally compliant Local Authority responses and evidence.
- Represent the Local Authority at First-tier Tribunal hearings.
- Manage appeal caseloads effectively, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
- Provide specialist advice on SEND legislation and statutory processes.
- Review Tribunal outcomes and identify learning to support service improvement and best practice.
- Work collaboratively with education, health, social care and legal colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Children and Families Act 2014
- SEND Regulations
- SEND Code of Practice
- Equality Act 2010
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- EHC assessment processes and statutory timescales
- SEND Tribunal and dispute resolution processes
Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
- A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
- A simple online registration process
- Attractive referral schemes and incentives
- Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- …and much more!
Reference: FJ-450 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 25 Sep 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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