At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Special Educational Needs Team with administrative tasks and maintain accurate records.
- Company: Join Patcham High School, a supportive environment focused on student welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy employee perks like gym discounts, travel benefits, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while advancing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration, preferably in an educational or SEND setting.
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.
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 through 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.
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. 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.
Senior Administrator - SEN in Brighton employer: Brighton & Hove City Council
Brighton & Hove City Council is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing work environment at Tarnerland Nursery School where you can make a meaningful impact on young children's lives. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive team culture, employees enjoy generous benefits and opportunities for growth in their early years careers. Join us in creating a safe and engaging learning space in the vibrant community of Brighton.
Contact Details:
Brighton & Hove City Council Recruitment Team
