School Support Staff

• Mrs Arnold
  School Administrator
  Mrs Arnold

  Mrs Arnold has worked in several GLA school for the last 14 years in various roles, and has been the School Administrator at Longford Park Primary Academy since the school opened in September 2017. She is also the School Admissions Officer and Attendance Officer.

• Miss Jessop
  Breakfast Club, After School Club & Midday Supervisor Lead
  Miss Jessop

  Miss Jessop has lived in Longlevens all her life she has previously worked at another school for 17 yrs as a MDSA & 6 yrs as a SMDSA. She enjoys supporting all the children at Longford Park.

• Mrs Jessop
  Breakfast and After School Club Assistant
  Mrs Jessop

  Mrs Jessop lives locally in Longlevens. She has grown up children. Having worked in two schools one for 5 years another for 30 years as a MDSA, She has gained a lot of experience. She enjoys welcoming the children to Breakfast Club in the mornings, helping them get settled for a great day of learning.

• Mrs Betteridge
  PPA & Key Stage 2 HLTA
  Mrs Betteridge

  Mrs Cotton-Betteridge has previously worked as a TA for over 20 years in a primary school in Cheltenham, 15 of those years as a HLTA. She has worked in all year groups, but is particularly experienced in upper KS2, where she loves teaching English and Maths. She especially enjoys the children's humour and individual personalities, and wants to help them all achieve their best. Her interests include singing and playing netball.

• Miss Jordan
  Teaching Assistant
  Miss Jordan

  Miss Jordan has lived in Longford for a few years. She has two daughter, one of which currently attends the school. Miss Jordan previous worked as a Midday Superviser and After School Club Assistant, and has now moved on to working in class, mainly as a one-2-One Teaching Assistant.

• Miss Allen
  Teaching Assistant/Pastoral
  Miss Allen

  Miss Allen joined us in September 2022. She has been a teaching assistant for 12 years and has worked across all year groups from pre-school to year 6. She enjoys being creative, spending time with her family and going to the theatre.

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• Miss Miller
  Midday Supervisor
  Miss Miller

  My name is Beth Miller (not Elizabeth that's my naughty name)

  I am 27 years old and I'm a first time Mum with a 3.5yr old daughter named Keira.

  I am a huge fan of animals and films, also think it's fair to say I'm obsessed with Johnny Depp (and a boy band called The Wanted)

  I have worked at Longford Park since July 2021 and have really enjoyed myself; working with the kids and forming bonds with many of them it makes or the more enjoyable. The staff are all really friendly and great to work with, hoping I can still see myself here in several years time!

• Mrs Brogan
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Brogan

  Mrs Brogan joined our school in March 2023, covering maternity leave in our Reception Class. She has worked within Early Years education for over 23 years, most recently as a Reception teacher for 16 years at a primary school in Gloucester. Mrs Brogan enjoys helping children to develop self-confidence in their own abilities and holds a passionate belief that every child can fulfil their potential and experience success in a positive and nurturing environment. She is committed to making a positive impact upon future generations.

  Her interests include reading, crafting, and watching musicals. You will also find her playing netball three times a week.

• Mrs McKenzie
  Pastoral Lead
  Mrs McKenzie

  Mrs McKenzie is in school every Monday and Thursday, based in the Dragonfly room

• Mrs Connolly
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Connolly

  Mrs Connolly works in our Year 1 class, and previously worked in our Nursery

• Mrs Johnson
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Johnson

  Mrs Johnson joined our school in September 2023, based in Key Stage 2

• Mrs Herbst
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Herbst

  Mrs Herbst has joined our team from another GLA school from November 2023, and has years of experience as a Teaching Assistant.

• Mrs Marri
  Midday Supervisor
  Mrs Marri

  My name is Anusha Marri, I recently moved into Gloucester from Swindon because of my daughter’s secondary education.

  I used to work as a supply teaching assistant and also as a midday supervisor at different schools (both early years and primary) in Swindon.

  I am working In Longford Park from November 2023 as a Midday Supervisor and really enjoy working with children. The staff here at Longford park academy are very friendly and helpful.

• Miss Ward
  Administration Apprentice
  Miss Ward

  Miss Ward joined the school in November 2023 as an Administration Apprentice in the school office. She lives nearby and have previously worked in Hotel Housekeeping, but wanted to make the move into an Administration role. She will be in the school office every day, and will be happy to help with any enquiries.

• Mrs Green
  Teaching Assistant Apprentice
  Mrs Green

  Mrs Green has joined Longford Park as a TA Apprentice in March 2024. She is a mother of four, three of her daughters attend here, and she has regularly volunteered at events, toddler groups etcand is very much looking forward to joining our team.

• Mrs Raasenthiran
  One to One Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Raasenthiran

  Mrs Raasenthiran (also know as Mrs RJ at school) has worked at Longford Park as a supply One to One TA for over a year, and how now joined our team permanently from February 2024. Currently supporting pupils in Year 1.

• Mrs Brown
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Brown

  Mrs Brown has joined our staff team in April 2024, as a Teaching Assistant based in Year 5 and 6. Mrs Brown is a qualified teacher with years of experience, and also has a son that attends LPPA.

• Mr Danvers
  Caretaker/Site Manager
  Mr Danvers

  Mr Danvers has joined the LPPA staff team as Caretaker/Site Manager from April 2024

• Mrs Ankati
  Midday Supervisor
  Mrs Ankati

  Mrs Ankati joined the LPPA Midday Supervisor team in March 2024, she is also a parent.