Senior Administrator, Brighton - Special Educational Needs

PATCHAM HIGH SCHOOL; Patcham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym

Travel

Cycle to work

Apprenticeship sponsorship

Job summary

Patcham High School is seeking a Senior Administrator - SEN to support the Special Educational Needs Team. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, 8:00–16:00 Monday-Thursday and 08:00-15:30 Friday, term-time plus 2 weeks outside, paid for 47.36 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will have significant administrative experience, preferably within an educational or SEND environment, with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Significant administrative experience, preferably in education/SEND.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCPs and school systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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 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 only plus 2 weeks to be worked outside of normal working hours during both term time and school holidays, paid for 47.36 weeks per year. Salary: LGA Scale 5, points 13-17. Full-time salary £30,023 - £32,046; actual salary £27,344. This Is a Fixed Term contract running until 31st August 2027. 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

• 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

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise either by email or by telephone [phone]). PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS MADE BY CV Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working. We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026 at 12 noon Interview date: Soon after closing date