Locum SEN Lawyer

Locum SEN & Education Lawyer – South West – Remote Working – 6 Months + - £60ph Umbrella Venn Group’s specialist Legal team is recruiting for a Locum SEN Lawyer to join a reputable local authority in the South West. This is a locum role for an initial term of 6 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. Duties and responsibilities for this post may include: • Holding own caseload of SEND matters • Dealing with SENDIST appeals to conclusion • 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 available for this position. For more information, please contact Charlotte Foley or Josh Cowan on . Alternatively, send your CV and details of your current availability to and we will call you back.