Senior Administrator - SEN

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
If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in the post, please download an application pack available on our school's website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies Where possible, please email your completed application form to Becca Parry, rparry@patchamhigh.org.uk . If you have any questions, please contact Becca, either by email or by telephone to ext 264. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS MADE BY CV Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working. We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. Closing date: Friday 21st August 2026 Interview date: Soon after closing date

Patcham High School is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator - SEN to support our Special Educational Needs Team., 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.

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.