Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed term
Start date: 1st September 2026
About the Role
Senior Administrator – SEN
Patcham High School is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator – SEN to support our Special Educational Needs Team.
Required to start 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The working pattern is 37 hours per week, 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday – Thursday and 08:00 – 15:30 on Friday. Term time plus two additional weeks. Salary: LGA Scale 5, points 13-17. Full-time salary £29,064 - £31,022; actual salary £26,470 - £28,253. This Is a Fixed Term contract running until 31st August 2026.
The successful candidate will have significant administrative experience, preferably within an educational or SEND environment, together with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCPs and school systems would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain accurate and confidential SEND records and databases.
- Coordinate annual reviews, EHCP consultations and SEND meetings.
- Prepare SEND documentation, referrals, assessments and statutory paperwork.
- Act as the main administrative contact for parents, carers, staff and external agencies.
- Support SEND reporting, data analysis and examination access arrangements.
- Manage departmental communications and the SENDCo inbox.
Why work for us?
- Opportunity to progress your career though a comprehensive training programme and sponsorship for apprenticeship programme after a qualifying period.
- Employee benefits which includes discounted gym, travel, shopping, cycle to work scheme and much more.
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Access to Blue Light Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 21st August
Interview date: 24th August
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB
Telephone: 01273 503908
Website: https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/
Additional Information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Company Information
Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
