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Posted 05 August, 2026

School Appeals Paralegal

Venn Group
West Midlands, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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

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Position: Locum School Appeals Paralegal (maternity cover)

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Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority

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Duration: 4 months with the possibility of extension thereafter

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

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Working Arrangement: hybrid working

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Hourly Rate: Up to £30 per hour Umbrella

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

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Duties may include:

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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Ensure the effective co-ordination of panel hearings including liaison with appellants, Panel members, school admissions officers, school appeal clerks, and SEN Expert Witnesses
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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:

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[email protected] or [email protected]

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07441 916 435

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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.

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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

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

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