Senior Assessment Review Officer (SEND)
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £37.32 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Somerset, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | OR21649 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking Senior Assessment Review Officers to join our client Somerset Council.
Location: Remote
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 09 February 2026
Duration: 8 Weeks
Number of Positions: 2
About the Client
Somerset Council’s Children, Families & Education Service supports children and young people across the county through statutory, safeguarding, and educational pathways. The Statutory Virtual School team plays a vital role in ensuring compliance, quality, and consistency across SEND processes, including tribunals and mediation.
The Role
The Senior Assessment Review Officer will lead on the coordination and management of SEND tribunal and mediation activity. This includes preparing legal documentation, ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks, and working closely with families, legal representatives, and internal teams. The role requires a high level of expertise in SEND legislation, strong case management skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and complex disputes professionally.
This is a fully remote role.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate responses to SEND tribunal appeals, including evidence gathering and preparation of legal documentation.
Represent the local authority at tribunal hearings where required.
Arrange and support mediation meetings to resolve disputes outside formal legal proceedings.
Ensure all actions comply with the SEND Code of Practice, tribunal procedures, and statutory timelines.
Liaise with parents/carers, schools, legal representatives, and internal teams to manage cases sensitively and effectively.
Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues on tribunal and mediation processes.
Maintain accurate case records, outcomes, and learning points to support service improvement.
Candidate Requirements
Strong understanding of SEND legislation, tribunal processes, and statutory responsibilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage complex, sensitive cases with professionalism and attention to detail.
Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and advocacy.
Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory deadlines.
Experience within SEND, education, or local authority statutory services is highly desirable.
Location: Remote
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 09 February 2026
Duration: 8 Weeks
Number of Positions: 2
About the Client
Somerset Council’s Children, Families & Education Service supports children and young people across the county through statutory, safeguarding, and educational pathways. The Statutory Virtual School team plays a vital role in ensuring compliance, quality, and consistency across SEND processes, including tribunals and mediation.
The Role
The Senior Assessment Review Officer will lead on the coordination and management of SEND tribunal and mediation activity. This includes preparing legal documentation, ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks, and working closely with families, legal representatives, and internal teams. The role requires a high level of expertise in SEND legislation, strong case management skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and complex disputes professionally.
This is a fully remote role.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate responses to SEND tribunal appeals, including evidence gathering and preparation of legal documentation.
Represent the local authority at tribunal hearings where required.
Arrange and support mediation meetings to resolve disputes outside formal legal proceedings.
Ensure all actions comply with the SEND Code of Practice, tribunal procedures, and statutory timelines.
Liaise with parents/carers, schools, legal representatives, and internal teams to manage cases sensitively and effectively.
Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues on tribunal and mediation processes.
Maintain accurate case records, outcomes, and learning points to support service improvement.
Candidate Requirements
Strong understanding of SEND legislation, tribunal processes, and statutory responsibilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage complex, sensitive cases with professionalism and attention to detail.
Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and advocacy.
Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory deadlines.
Experience within SEND, education, or local authority statutory services is highly desirable.