SEN Paralegal

Location: Remote 
Contract: Interim / Temporary
Rate: £350 - £450

WeDo Social Work is currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Paralegal to support a busy legal/SEND service during an interim period.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive legal professional with experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN/SEND), education law, or local authority work to join a team making a meaningful difference to children and young people.

As an SEN Paralegal, you will provide legal and administrative support across a range of SEND matters, helping to ensure cases are progressed effectively and in line with relevant legislation and deadlines.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting solicitors and legal teams with SEN/SEND cases
• Assisting with Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) matters
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and case summaries
• Reviewing and organising case files and evidence
• Supporting responses to SEND Tribunal matters and appeals
• Liaising with internal teams, schools, families and external professionals
• Conducting legal research and assisting with case preparation
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring casework progresses efficiently
• Providing general paralegal support to the wider education/SEND legal function

We're looking for someone who has:

✅ Previous experience working as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar role
✅ Experience or strong knowledge of SEN/SEND and education law
✅ An understanding of EHCPs and/or SEND Tribunal processes
✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
✅ Strong organisational and case-management abilities
✅ The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
✅ A proactive, professional and collaborative approach

Local authority experience would be highly desirable.

At WeDo, we connect skilled professionals with meaningful interim opportunities across Social Care, SEND, Inclusion and Education.

We offer access to roles where your expertise can make a genuine difference, alongside a dedicated recruitment team supporting you throughout your assignment.

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Ready for your next interim opportunity? Get in touch with Maisey at WeDo Social Work today.

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