Locum SEND Lawyer

Venn Group's specialist Legal team is recruiting for a Locum SEN & Education Lawyer to join a reputable local authority in the South West. This is a locum role for an initial term of 3 months and is subject to likely extension thereafter. Our client is ideally recruiting on a full time basis, but requests for part-time hours and condensed working weeks may be considered.

For this position, candidates must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive.

Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:

• Holding own caseload of SEND matters
• Dealing with SENDIST appeals to conclusion, including tribunal attendance on behalf of the local authority
• Dealing with challenges in relation to provision, placement and the LA's refusal to carry out an assessment of a child's special educational needs.
• Advising on amendments to a provision in the statement,
• Advising on suitable placements in respect of a child's special educational needs.
• Dealing with claims for Judicial Review
• Dealing with Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman complaints
• Dealing with client enquiries relating to EHCP and SEND matters
• Assisting in the review of policies

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SEN & Education law gained within a Local Authority and will be confident to jump straight in and assist the team in what has proven to be a busy period. An hourly rate of up to £60 via umbrella is offered for this position.

For more information, please contact Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwood on . Alternatively, send your CV and details of your current availability to and we will call you back.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates