What's involved with this role: SEN Assistant Tribunal Officer - Education Job Ref: Devon 5284720 and Devon 5284721 Pay Rate: £18.35 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday Contract length: This opening assignment is for 3 months Location and postcode: Exeter, Devon, EX2 4QD - REMOTE WORKING AVAILABLE Remote working available Basic DBS required Candidates must be available for immediate start In order to apply for this role you will have previous experience in SEN, education, legal administration, or casework. The role: We are seeking a SEN Assistant Tribunal Officer to support a team of SEN Mediation and tribunal officers. You will work closely with SEN Mediation and Tribunal Officers, helping to manage casework relating to SEN disagreements, mediation requests, and SEND Tribunal appeals. Key accountabilities may include: Provide high-quality administrative and casework support to SEN Mediation and Tribunal Officers Help prepare documentation, evidence bundles, and case papers for mediation sessions and SEND Tribunal hearings. Maintain accurate case records, ensuring all information is up to date, well-organised, and compliant with statutory deadlines. Communicate professionally with families, schools, local authority teams, legal representatives, and external agencies. Assist in coordinating meetings, scheduling mediation sessions, and monitoring case progress. Support the team in managing workflow, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely responses to enquiries. Contribute to improving processes and supporting best practice within the SEN Tribunal and Mediation team. Key requirements: Experience in SEN, education, legal administration, or casework Substantially developed reporting and writing skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to work independently and unsupervised to tight deadlines using own initiative, whilst managing conflicting priorities Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail Confidence in handling sensitive information and working with complex documentation Effective communication skills, both written and verbal The ability to work calmly under pressure and meet statutory deadlines A commitment to supporting children and young people with SEND How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. AD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.