KeyResponsibilitiesSeniorAssessmentReviewOfficer TribunalCaseManagement :CoordinateresponsestoSENDtribunalappeals,includingpreparinglegaldocumentation,gatheringevidence,andrepresentingthelocalauthorityathearings. MediationCoordination :Arrangeandsupportmediationmeetingsbetweenfamiliesandthelocalauthority,aimingtoresolvedisagreementswithoutformallegalproceedings. LegalCompliance :EnsureallactionsandresponsescomplywiththeSENDCodeofPractice,tribunalprocedures,andstatutorytimelines. StakeholderLiaison :Workcloselywithparents/carers,legalrepresentatives,schools,andinternalteamstomanagedisputessensitivelyandprofessionally. AdviceandGuidance :Provideexpertadvicetocolleaguesontribunalandmediationprocesses,supportingconsistentandlawfuldecision-making. RecordKeepingandReporting :Maintainaccuraterecordsofcases,outcomes,andlearningpoints,contributingtoserviceimprovementandaccountability. KeySkillsSeniorAssessmentReviewOfficer StrongunderstandingofSENDlegislationandtribunalprocedures Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills Abilitytomanagecomplexandsensitivecaseswithprofessionalism Skilledinnegotiation,conflictresolution,andadvocacy Attentiontodetailandabilitytoworkunderpressure FullyRemoteRoleSeniorAssessmentReviewOfficer