School Appeals Paralegal

Company: Venn Group
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Locum School Appeals Paralegal – 4 months + – Part Time – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £30 per hour Umbrella – Midlands

Position: Locum School Appeals Paralegal (maternity cover)

Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority

Duration: 4 months with the possibility of extension thereafter

Working Pattern: Part time (3-4 days per week)

Working Arrangement: hybrid working

Hourly Rate: Up to £30 per hour Umbrella

The ideal candidate will have at experience in handling School Appeals matters in Local Authority.

Duties may include:

  • Manage and provide an efficient and effective school appeals service covering admission and Independent Review Panels (IRP’s) for schools in accordance with the statutory codes
  • Undertake the day-to-day management and administration of the school appeals function, including allocating work (to Admin), overseeing the quality and timeliness of work, and making decisions about competing priorities
  • Ensure the effective co-ordination of panel hearings including liaison with appellants, Panel members, school admissions officers, school appeal clerks, and SEN Expert Witnesses

If you’re interested in this Locum position, you can apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Emily Bradley directly via phone or email for further information on:

cross@venngroup.com or etaylor@venngroup.com

07441 916 435

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance

Locum School Appeals Paralegal – 4 months + – Part Time – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £30 per hour Umbrella – Midlands

Posted: August 1st, 2026