Early Years Educators
and
Teaching Assistants
Which Teaching Assistant works with you in your class?
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Mrs Skinner - Reception
My name is Lynn Skinner and I am the Early Years Educator in Lilac class where I work with Miss Challen supporting the children in all aspects of their learning. After eight years at Abbey I am excited to have joined the reception team this year and am enjoying learning all about life in a reception class. I have completed Signalong phase 1 and 2 (A basic sign language for children) and have loved helping the children learn to sign. I am also a qualified first aider.
Mrs Head - Nursery and Reception
Hello my name is Laura Head and I am one of the Early Years Educators within the Foundation Stage. I work Monday to Wednesday and this year I have changed my role slightly. In the Autumn term I will be working in the nursery helping the new children settle and feel safe in their surroundings. Then in the Spring term I will working in both nursery and reception supporting all children in all areas of learning. In the Summer term I will be working in the reception year helping the children with their transition to year 1. I am really looking forward to working with all the children and staff in the Foundation stage.
Miss Cumming - Reception
My name is Amy Cumming and I am an Early Years Educator in Pink class. I have been working at Abbey for 6 years now and I love my job. I am currently in reception with Mrs Lang and it is my 2nd year with her. I sometimes work in the infant playground or dinner hall so if you see me don't forget to say hi!
Mrs Worrell - Nursery
Hi my name is Mrs Worrell, I am an Early Year Educator. I really enjoy my job, working with children I find really rewarding. I have an exciting year ahead as I have moved into the Nursery. Its great working alongside Miss Hamilton and Mrs Head. We all make a brilliant team!
Mrs Samarcco - Year 1
I have been associated with the school for 26 years, as a parent and a member of the PA. For 18 years I've been a midday supervisor and a Teaching Assistant for 13 years. I am at present in Orange class, Year 1. I teach RML and support children in class.
Mrs Dawkins - Year 1
Hello my name is Mrs Dawkins. This is my forth year at Abbey. I am a teaching assistant in Red class, year 1 with Miss Beaton. The new school year has begun beautifully and I am very much looking forward to the rest of the year.
Mrs Bennett - Year 2
Hi my name is Karen Bennett. I have worked at Abbey for 11 years and really enjoy it here. I have just started my second year in Year 2 with Miss Harris. I teach RML to a group of 13 children every morning which can be quite challenging. Throughout the day I work with groups within the classroom and also work with some children for one to one teaching doing interventions for RML, numeracy and handwriting. At lunch time I supervise in the infants playground.
Mrs Hooper - Year 2
Hi, I'm Caroline Hooper and I am a Teaching Assistant now working in Saffron Class. I have been at the school for seven years but this is my first time working with key stage 1 children. So everything is quite different for me, however I am finding this challenging but exciting!!!! (I'm not coping well with the small chairs!!!) I can't wait for our trip to Worthing.....it should be great fun.
Sandra Thomas - Year 3
Hi, I'm Sandra and I work in both Year 3 classes. I am enjoying working with all the children in small groups and helping individuals with reading and spelling. At lunchtime I can be found in the lunchtime club where I run a social skills group.
Mrs Laming - Year 4
My name is Mrs Laming. For the second year running I am working in Year 4. The first half of the week and I work and support Miss Anderson in Blue class and the second half the week with Mrs Davies in Sapphire class. It is quite a challenge working with both classes but it does mean I get to work with all of the year 4 children. At Lunch time I am a lunch time supervisor.
Mrs Dilley - Year 5
Hi my name is Mrs Dilley I'm currently working in Year 5. It has been an enjoyable but busy start to the year. I have worked at Abbey for 9 years. I have worked as a midday supervisor since joining the school. For the past 8 years I have also worked as a teaching assistant. I also work with groups of children outside of class to give them extra support in areas they find more challenging.
Mrs Paterson - Year 5
My name is Gina. I have worked as a teaching assistant for 9 years. This is my third year at Abbey and I am really excited to be working in Year 5. I am happily married and have two wonderful children.
Mrs Barrett - Year 5
Hi my name is Gemma. I am a teaching assistant in Year 5 supporting children with learning difficulties. I have just started here at Abbey and have really enjoyed my first term. I am looking forward to a great year ahead.
Miss Dallen - Year 6
Hi, I'm Miss Dallen and have been working at Abbey for about three years now. This year I am working in Year 6. I work with small groups of children to help them with their numeracy, reading and writing. At lunchtime you can find me outside on the playground.
Mrs Campbell - Year 6
Hi, my name is Julie Campbell. This is my second year in Year 6. I love working at Abbey everyone is so friendly! I am looking forward to another busy year supporting Year 6 with their SATS exams.
Mrs Osborne - Year 6
Hello, I'm Mrs Osborne and I am delighted to be in Year 6 for my second year at Abbey. I am really looking forward to helping purple class and I can't wait to be able to dress up for decade's day again!
Miss Hall - EAL
Hello, Hola, Merhaba, Bonjour, Wanakum, Selamat han, Guten Tag,
I am Lizzie Hall, the school EAL Teaching Assistant. I work with children from other countries and those who speak English as an additional language. I also run art club and sometimes my job includes being learning support for children in class too. I love my job! It is such fun to work with so many gorgeous people, adults and pupils alike here at Abbey. Running art club is challenging, but very rewarding. I love to see the fantastic images that the children create here with me. We have a lot of fun, I am delighted it is so popular.
Mrs Doncaster
I am a support assistant. I go where I am needed whether it be in the classroom in the Foundation Stage or in the office. My two boys attended this school and I started helping reading. I have worked here since 1997. I am a qualified first aider and attend a lot of school trips.