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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.
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