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location_on Location Newbury - Council Offices, Market Street
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Job profile for SEN Lawyer - 05553
SEN Lawyer - 05553
location_on Newbury - Council Offices, Market Street 07/05/2025 SEN Lawyer - 05553 Apply online
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Job details
Salary From £40,476 to £51,802 per annum (Grade JK) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Package Permanent Job category/type Legal Date posted 09/04/2025 Job reference REQ00000548 Attachments attachment Lawyer _ SEN JD.pdf
Job description
Are you an experienced lawyer with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? West Berkshire Council's Legal and Democratic Services are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable SEN Lawyer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and support on SEN matters, working collaboratively with education, service and other key stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
About the Role
As an SEN Lawyer, your key responsibilities will include:
* Providing legal advice and support on SEN issues, including appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
* Conducting legal research and preparing legal documents, such as advice notes, contracts and agreements
* Attending hearings and representing the Council in legal proceedings
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal obligations
* Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to SEN
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
* Qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practising certificate
* Experience in providing legal advice on SEN issues within a local authority or similar environment
* Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Special Educational Needs Code of Practice
* Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal information
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
* Ability to work independently, manage a diverse caseload and meet deadlines
* Team player with a positive and collaborative approach
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
* Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
* Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
* Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
* Generous Local Government pension scheme
* Family friendly policies
* A range of local discounts
* Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
* You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment
In addition to the above benefits, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment, dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community.
This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Knowles on 01635 519431 or email laura.knowles1@westberks.gov.uk .
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
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We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated and supportive team at West Berkshire Council.
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