Senior SEN Administrator — Records, Meetings & Compliance

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

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.