Tribunal Officer Role Profile
An exciting opportunity has arisen, to support children and young people in Plymouth who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
If you have the desire and determination to make a difference, you could be working as part of the 0-25 Statutory Assessment Team, utilising your excellent inter-personal skills to fulfil the role of Tribunal Officer.
You will be joining a team with multiple priorities where work needs to be carried out efficiently, precisely and at a fast pace.
You will represent the LA at SEND Tribunals and defend appropriateness of the proposed service provision for an individual child/young person and case manage SEND appeals. This will involve evidence gathering, the drafting of responses and responding to court orders for SEND appeal related cases.
The post holder must work collaboratively and cooperatively with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST), which is part of her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS).
This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
For more information, please contact Chelsea Sleep, 0-25 SEND Team Manager on Chelsea.sleep@plymouth.gov.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 05 August 2025