Social and Emotional Learning Leader

**CONTEXT**

At St Paul’s we believe in developing SEL (Social & Emotional Learning) skills through a nurturing and trustworthy environment. We focus on building positive relationships with pupils to support their mental health and wellbeing, which we know enhances both social and academic outcomes. We take a proactive, preventative approach to support our pupils as they navigate issues that could adversely affect them.

This is a new role in St Paul's structure, that will work with our Junior School Pupils (between 3-11 years old). This position will report to the School Counsellor/Mental Health Lead and work alongside the Junior School Pastoral Head and the Wholeschool PSHE & SEL coordinator to enhance Mental Health & Wellbeing.

As a new position in the structure, we expect this job description to evolve and adapt according to the School needs.

**About us**:
St. Paul’s was founded in 1926 and was the first school in South America to receive accreditation from the UK government as a British School Oversees. Fully coeducational, with about 1,000 pupils, aged from 3 to 18, it is a school with history and tradition, but which embraces innovation, contemporary values and the latest in digital learning. We are a world-class school, and an international member of HMC and IAPS, and a member of COBIS and the LAHC. We are proud of our local, national and international reputation and we constantly strive to improve the opportunities for our pupils and staff. Our recent BSO inspection judged us as a leading British School overseas, and you can download the report from our website. Our exceptional facilities place teaching and learning at the heart of the school.

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**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / CHALLENGES OF THE ROLE**
- Plan and co-ordinate the implementation of individual Social & Emotional Learning targets and goals for pupils through:

- Regular support in class, small groups or 1:1 (wave 2) to pupils in need under the direction of School Counsellor and Pastoral Lead.
- Observation and support to relationships during breaktime & lunch
- Working closely with teachers and LSU team to implement SEL strategies.
- Observe targeted pupils in class to assess their learning and interactions with peers and adults: when a need arises, this will allow early intervention and support plan.
- Develop SEL targeted IEP (Individual Educational Plans) for wave 2 and wave 3 children alongside Pastoral Head, SEL coordinator & Counsellor.
- Train teachers and assistants in SEL strategies.
- Work closely with LSU (Learning Support Unit) Team
- Create targeted interventions to prevent bullying in Junior School - We understand bullying is a complex phenomenon that needs to be dealt with sensitively. We expect this role to support pupils and work with the pastoral team to reduce bullying behaviour and encourage positive relationships at our school.
- Support the Junior School teachers and pastoral team to grow the Prep Listener peer mentoring programme
- Develop close working relationships with the Junior School Assistant Head Pastoral, the SEL & PSHE Coordinator and the School Counsellor.
- Plan & deliver PSHE classes when needed.
- Use STEER Tracking to monitor and plan interventions (training and support to use this assessment and SEL tracking platform will be provided).
- Participate in conversations with families when necessary

**Job requirements / Who we are looking for**

We are looking for someone with
strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and creativity. A proactive team player, who is passionate about Wellbeing in Schools and resourceful in SEL strategies. Someone who is balanced and inspirational - for pupils and colleagues - and able to build health and fulfilling relationships. We also need someone who has a solid psychological/ behavioral understanding of children between 3-11 years of age, ideally combining clinical and classroom experience. The person will also need to demonstrate (or quickly build) a deep understanding of our graduated response model for SEND pupils - based on British best practice models

**Our benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Dental plan
- Pension plan
- Onsite lunches
- Food card
- Transportation tickets

**Safeguarding**
- University degree qualification - Psychology and/or Pedagogia / Psicopedagogia
- Fluency in English AND Portuguese
- Information Technology full working knowledge (Office 365)