Teaching Assistants and Learning Mentors
Mrs. Dawn Palfrey - Pastoral Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
I started working at Oldmixon Primary school nearly 26 years ago. My three children came to Oldmixon and enjoyed their time here. My Grand daughters Now attend Oldmixon and absolutely love it. I am Pastoral Lead and Deputy Safeguarding Lead. I work closely with children and families offering pastoral support and I facilitate small group interventions, helping children explore and recognise their feelings and emotions. I enjoy all aspects of my role and love the family feel that Oldmixon Primary School offers.
Miss Chloe Daniels - Learning Mentor and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
'I have worked in schools across North Somerset for 9 years and have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience. I have always loved supporting all students and families to access interventions or support they may need.
I am currently in my second year of Uni studying 'Psychology with Counselling'. This is something I am very passionate about and I am excited to use the knowledge I am gaining within the school.
When I am not in work I love spending time with my family and all my fur babies - there are a lot!!'
Miss Lisa Joles - Reception Teaching Assistant, Talk Boost Lead
I have worked here for 11 years. Previous to coming here I worked for 18 years at Around 3 nursery. 27 years of early years’ experience altogether! I have also previously been deputy manager. I have always worked in early years, I love working with the children and seeing them learn new things. I believe that the first 5 years is most important for setting them up for life.
Miss Kate Wilson - Reception Teaching Assistant
I love working in EYFS and encouraging the children to thrive in their learning. Outside of school I participate socially at the running club.
Miss Jasmine Bastin - Reception Teaching Assistant, Whole School Order.
I am a teaching assistant and have worked at another local school, previous to joining Oldmixon School. I have worked in both KS1 and KS2 and have worked with children with specific educational and behavioural needs, as a one to one support.
Miss Heather Matthews- Reception Teaching Assistant
Mr. Scott Phillis - Year 1 Teaching Assistant, Resourcing
I am a new teaching assistant joining Year 6 after having recently qualified as a teacher. In the past, I have volunteered at other ELAN schools and I completed one of my teaching placements at Oldmixon. I am grateful for the opportunity to return and work with such a fantastic school and group of children. Having always loved STEM subjects, I completed my degree in mathematics and I hope to share some of my knowledge and enthusiasm for it with others!
Mrs. Cheryl Parker - Year 2 Teaching Assistant , Breakfast Club Lead and Forest School Lead
I am a teaching assistant who has worked at Oldmixon for over 24 years across all age ranges and year groups. I particularly enjoy supporting family club, and spending time to get to know our families in a relaxed environment. For a number or years I have ran forest school and love to see our children engaging outdoors, getting involved in teamwork and importantly having fun!
Mrs. Jackie Robinson - Year 2 Teaching Assistant
I have been part of Oldmixon for 35 years. I first joined with my eldest son and have watched both of my children and now granddaughter enjoy their education here at Oldmixon. I was proud to be part of a successful campaign to increase Oldmixon infant school to a growing Primary School. Over the years, I have worked in all classes but my heart lies with the foundation stage.
Miss Reggi Crabtree- Year 2
Mrs. Andrea Whybrow - Year 3 Teaching Assistant, Resourcing
I have worked at Oldmixon school for several years across all year groups from nursery to year 6.
Mrs Emma Poole - Year 4 Teaching Assistant (Monday - Thursday) and Website Lead and Whole School Order.
I have worked at Oldmixon for the last 27 years. I came here to Oldmixon as a student from Bridgwater college 29 years ago and then started working in the nursery as a nursery nurse. Since working here I went on to become a teaching assistant and have worked throughout out the school over the years. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my 4 year old son, family and close friends.
Miss Ebony Belcher- Year 4
Mrs. Jackie Higgins - Year 5 Teaching Assistant (Monday - Wednesday) and Playground Co-ordinator Lead.
I am a Teaching Assistant in year 5. I am from Glasgow, but moved here 16 years ago. I have only ever worked at Oldmixon, and the staff and kids made me feel welcome. I am married and have a daughter and son, and a little Westie dog called Winston. My hobbies are reading and going on long walks with my dog. I absolutely love working at the school, the children are amazing and a credit to the school, I hope I have many more years here.
Mrs. Bethan Brown -Year 5 Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language Assistant, Sensory Circuits Resourcing and Monitoring.
My name is Bethan Brown. I am a teaching assistant at Oldmixon Primary School. I have mainly supported the Foundation Stage in my time here but I am now enjoying my new role supporting children with their speech and language development throughout the school. I particularly enjoy supporting children to learn through hands on experiences and seeing their thrill when learning something new.
Mr Dan Thomas- Year 6 Teaching Assistant, NFER Ordering and Distribution and Homework Lead.
Miss Dolly Strutt- Year 6