I’m Alex and I am a HLTA in Lavender class, I work alongside Callum and Libbie.

My role allows me to work with children individually during interventions as well as in groups and as a whole class. I have worked at Chaigeley for 18 months and stayed within the lower school area. This gives me a great opportunity to watch the start of the pupils’ Chaigeley journey and watch them and develop into young adults.

I love how each day is varied, I offer the children speech and language interventions, Maths and English interventions and life skills lessons. My favourite part of working at Chaigeley is creating amazing bonds with pupils and seeing how the staff and pupil rapport is outstanding across the school.

Hi I’m Andrea and I joined the Chaigeley school family in September 2023. I am the HLTA in Chestnut class, I work alongside Simon and I have had an amazing year building strong, positive  relationships with the year 11 students.

I support the Chestnut students with English, Maths, Employability, Life skills, Mechanics and Design Technology, Physical Education and Duke of Edinburgh.

I take a group of our students and support them on their external mechanics college placement on a Tuesday too and I thoroughly enjoy it!

I love it here at Chaigeley, every day is different and exciting, and I just love seeing our students progress.

My name is Chantelle and I am a TA in Lilac class. I joined Chaigeley in January 2024 and since then have built amazing relationships within lower school. Previously I have worked in residential care and I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people and going to new places.

Outside of school I love going on holiday and spending time with family and friends.

My favourite part of my role is being able to support the children through their progression each day.

My name is Charlotte. I have worked at Chaigeley School for 2 years and I currently work in our year 9 Bonsai class. I am in our school theme committee and love planning and decorating our school for our many themed days.

My most memorable days of working here have been conquering my fear of spiders by holding Rosie the tarantula when we had a visit from the Crazy Critters team and being dunked into a pond by our former students on our class trip to Manley Mere.

Hi, I’m Dave and I’ve been working at Chaigeley since May, mainly in Beech class. In my time at the school, I’ve really enjoyed building strong relationships with pupils through sport and outdoor activity. Previously, I worked as a one-to-one SEN Teaching Assistant supporting children with autism and ADHD, and I have a degree in Psychology. What I value most about Chaigeley is its calm, consistent and nurturing environment, and the genuine care shown for each pupil’s emotional well-being.

My name is Jessica Bates. I have been working at Chaigeley School for just over two years now.

I have worked 1:1 with some students and whilst taking part with the children doing PE and forest school, I have developed positive relationships with the children through playing different sports with them as well as having nice conversation whilst making a willow tree tunnel during forest school.

My name is Jessi and I started here in Chaigeley in May 2024 as a TA in lower school. I have been made to feel so welcome from all staff and really appreciate the continuous support and training which is provided. 

I am extremely excited to watch the children grow on their School Journey ensuring I can be of support and guide them through their goals and  accomplishments.

I have worked at Chaigeley School for a number of years, where I have worked with many pupils and different class groups. In addition to the classroom, my work has involved activities outside of the school, such as paintballing, swimming and orienteering, in a range of outdoor environments.

I have also worked in a care capacity within the school after school hours. By working in both education and care settings, I have been able to enhance my knowledge of pupils further and to continue to build positive working relations.

I have a great interest in sport, particularly football where I am qualified as a football coach, and I like to participate in gym exercise regularly to form a healthy lifestyle. I enjoy reading and I am particularly interested in sporting autobiographies and science fiction, and I am also highly skilled in art and design, which I have previously studied in higher education.

I have been at Chaigeley school since September 2022. I started my career within school as a Teaching Assistant and have now progressed to a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. I currently work with children in year 10, supporting within the classroom, outdoor education and supporting with college once per week.

Within my role I plan and deliver Personal Development and I deliver Speech and Language. I enjoy my job at Chaigeley as no two days are the same and it’s rewarding to see the progress our children make daily.

I’m Libbie and I am a TA in Lavender class, I work alongside Callum and Alex.

I have worked at Chaigeley since 2019 and have stayed within the lower school area. Before working at Chaigeley I was a gymnastic coach, I enjoy joining in with sports and craft activities with the pupils. My favourite part of working at Chaigeley is building positive relationships with pupils and watching the pupils grow as they move up at Chaigeley.

Hi, I’m Nicky and I’ve worked at Chaigeley for 6 years now. I’m currently based in Bonsai’s year 9 class but have worked with all secondary year groups. My favourite subjects are Math and English and my most memorable moment was Halloween week of 2021 when we were watching spooky movies, making Jill jump out of her skin and dissecting organs. I’m also still studying myself, with aims to be an Educational Psychologist one day!

My name is Paulina and I started to work in Chaigeley school 4 years ago. I mainly work at KS3. I started as a TA. Now I am HLTA in Beech class where I am applying my expertise in supporting students with diverse learning needs. I am Passionate about supporting our students, and thrive on nurturing positive growth and building meaningful relationships.

Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am a TA in Beech class. I joined Chaigeley School in September 2024 after being here as supply staff since April 2024 and since then I have built amazing relationships within KS3. Within my role I offer 1:1 support with students and I also support where I can within the classroom, I really enjoy spending time with the students outdoors encouraging them to work together as a team. My time here at Chaigeley has been great and I am very proud to work within such a passionate and caring school.

I have worked at Chaigeley since January 2024 and I have enjoyed getting to know all of the pupils.

Previously to this I worked in another SEN school for 10 years and have always enjoyed the rewards and challenges that come with working within SEN.

Here at Chaigeley I work with the pupils, inside and outside of the classroom, in a range of subjects supporting them with their learning and personal development.

After they have completed their work, I enjoy spending time playing cards, board games and a variety of sports with my form.

Hi, I’m Sarah, I’m a mum of two and have been working at Chaigeley for April 2024. I’m really enjoying the job, everyday is different and rewarding. Since working here I’ve made some lovely friendships and have support whenever needed. I’m looking forward to my journey here watching the pupils’ accomplishments and growth. It’s an amazing job to have and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.