Learning Support Assistants
Mrs J Neal
I'm Mrs Neal and I work as a Higher Level Learning Support Assistant in Year 6. I have a lot of experience of working with year 6 children and I especially enjoy supporting them with their maths. I'm also mad about science and love to share facts and help to make science lessons interesting and fun! Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family, long walks, pilates, Fitsteps and Zumba and I wish I was famous so that I could compete in Strictly Come Dancing!
Miss K Pollard
Hello, I am a Teaching Assistant in Year 6. I also help run Early Risers Club and Homework Club after school.
My other role is running weekly 1:1 ELSA sessions where I help pupils with social and emotional needs.
I have been at Dedworth Middle for 11 years and enjoy supporting pupils with their learning.
Miss Shaffa
Hi, my name is Miss Neelam Shaffa I am a learning support assistant at DMS. I help and support children in their learning in all subjects. My favourite subjects are Maths and Art, I enjoy drawing and being creative.
In my spare time I like to go to the gym, shopping and spending quality time with friends and family.
Ms T Johnson
I work as a Teaching Assistant and in the school office. I am a level three first aider so you will see me tending to injuries near Reception and looking after you all. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Mrs J Blake
Hi, I’m Mrs Blake I am a KS3 Teaching Assistant. I love to help children with their work In various subjects. I am always available to talk to whether it’s just something fun you did at the weekend or if it’s something you are nervous or worried about. I am also a military wife (originally from Manchester) and understand the complicated lifestyle that comes with having a military family member. I have a daughter and a son, I also have a very cheeky Chihuahua. In my own time I love to spend time with my children and husband and visit my family in Manchester a few times a year. I look forward to seeing and meeting you all soon.
Miss Gardiner
Hi! I’m Miss Gardiner. I am an LSA throughout Dedworth Middle School.
Prior to this, I have been based in early years- most recently the SENCO of a local nursery. I studied Working with Children and Young people at university, obtaining a foundation degree. I am so passionate about supporting young minds and I look forward to working with everyone.
Mrs A Langley - HLTA
Miss M Stead - Learning Support Assistant
Miss U Bulivuata - Learning Support Assistant