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Job profile for Senior Administrator - SEN

Senior Administrator - SEN

Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8PB 21/08/2026

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

Job details

Salary £26,470

Contractual hours 37

Job category/type Administration

Date posted 07/08/2026

Job reference REQ0001344

Attachments Senior Administrator - SEN Job Description and Person Spec July 2026.pdf Senior Administrator - SEN Job Advert July 2026.pdf

Job description

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

• 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

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 Act1974, andis subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and isnot the employer in this case .

TheSchoolis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.