Well Safeguarding Lead; DSL

Job Title and Level

Job Title:

SEN and Wellbeing Team Member

Level: Support Staff (Spanish convenio pay scale, appropriate grade to be confirmed according to experience and qualifications)

The SEN and Wellbeing Team Member will provide direct support to pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and to the wider wellbeing provision across the British School of Tenerife. Working predominantly with primary-aged pupils, the postholder will contribute to a caring, inclusive learning environment that promotes academic progress, emotional resilience and social development. This role supports both the ND (Nurture & Development / Neurodiversity) department and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in delivering an integrated, school-wide approach to pupil wellbeing, in line with the school’s vision and values.

• Support day-to-day delivery of targeted interventions, in-class support and small-group work for pupils with identified SEN or wellbeing needs.
• Assist the ND department and SLT in monitoring, planning and promoting pupil wellbeing across the All Through School, with emphasis on primary provision.
• Help ensure that pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and diverse cultural backgrounds receive appropriate, culturally sensitive support so they can access the curriculum and thrive.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, orderly and inclusive school environment where every pupil is valued and supported.

• Provide in-class and small-group support for pupils with SEN, working under the direction of the SENCO/ND lead and class teachers.
• Deliver personalised learning activities and wellbeing interventions as outlined in Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Plans or social-emotional programmes.
• Assist with implementation of adaptations and reasonable adjustments to the curriculum, resources and learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care needs when required, following school protocols and safeguarding guidance.

• Assist with the observation, assessment and ongoing monitoring of pupils’ academic and wellbeing progress.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, contacts with families and progress notes, using school systems and reporting to the ND department and SLT as required.
• Contribute to reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings (internal and external professionals) by preparing summaries and sharing evidence of progress.

• Work collaboratively with class teachers, teaching assistants, the ND department, EAL staff and SLT to ensure coordinated support.
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with parents/carers to share pupil progress and wellbeing concerns, following school communication policies.
• Support referrals and liaison with external professionals (psychologists, therapists, local authority services) and participate in implementing recommended strategies.

• Deliver targeted wellbeing and social skills programmes to primary cohorts, including transition support for new pupils and those moving between key stages.
• Support the creation of a nurturing classroom climate through positive behaviour management, restorative practices and structured social interventions.

• Participate in break/lunchtime wellbeing supervision, with a focus on promoting positive social interaction and safe play.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives that promote mental health awareness, inclusion and pupil voice.
• Provide cover or support where necessary for colleagues in unexpected staffing circumstances, in line with school procedures.

• Prepare and maintain resources for interventions and SEND activities.
• Assist in the management of specialist equipment and sensory resources, ensuring they are safe, clean and appropriate for use.

• Work within the school’s policies and statutory frameworks (including those set out by the Association/Board of Directors), upholding…