Job Vacancies 

Assistant SEN Advocate x 2

SEN Specialist Advocacy Services is a national company that provides advocacy and tribunal support to SEN parents. Due to the growing demand for our services a position has opened to assist the Principal SEN Advocate with a range of duties including:

• Giving advice to families, schools and professionals on the EHCP process

• To manage a range of SEN cases, including tribunal appeals

• Communication with parents, professionals and other key stakeholders

• Carrying out checks on paperwork (in line with services offered by SENSAS)

• Writing reports for families, schools and professionals when required

• Submitting tribunal appeals on behalf of families and complying with deadlines

• Attending professional meetings as a representative to support and advocate for SEN parents

• Dealing with initial enquiries via telephone and email

• Representing families at SEN tribunals may be required

Assisting Principal SEN Advocate and Business Manager with other duties relating to the service

Desirable qualifications and experience

ISPEA SEN Training or equivalent SEN Law course

A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in or with Special Educational Needs (SEN) processes – such as with Education, Health and Care Plans, reviews, seeking diagnoses, liaising with professionals, knowledge of SEN system and funding

Experience working with SEN Families

A sound understanding of the EHC plan process 

Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Suite programmes

An understanding and experience of working with confidential information and data protection protocols

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This position will be offered on an ad-hoc / contract basis and work will be based according to business demands.

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Salary / pay rates will be based on relevant experience.

Please send your CV and expression of interest to info@sensasadvocacy.co.uk