Senior Administrator for Special Educational Needs

Brighton & Hove City Council; Patcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programme

Apprenticeship sponsorship

Discounted gym

Travel schemes

Cycle to work

Induction programme

Blue Light Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Patcham High School in Brighton is seeking a highly organised Senior Administrator – SEN to support the Special Educational Needs team. The role is 37 hours per week, 8.00am–4.00pm Mon–Thu and 8:00–15:30 on Friday, term time plus 2 weeks outside normal hours, paid for 47.36 weeks per year.

The appointment is on LGA Scale 5, with a full-time salary stated £30,023–£32,046 and actual £27,344 on a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027. DBS required and SEND knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Significant administrative experience, preferably in education or SEND environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCPs and school systems 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

SEND knowledge

Job description

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Location Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8PB

Job profile for Senior Administrator for Special Educational Needs

Senior Administrator for Special Educational Needs

Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8PB 08/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £30,023 - £32,046 Contractual hours 37 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 25/09/2026 Job reference REQ0001553 Attachments Senior Administrator - SEN Job Description and Person Spec July 2026.pdf School Information 10 25.pdf SUPPORT STAFF APPLIC FORM 25.docx

Job description

We are 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

Closing date : 8 October 2026

Interview date: TBC

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 Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.