Andy is our Pastoral Lead here at Scarborough School. Andrew has a huge wealth of knowledge and experience having previously qualified as a Social Worker and worked as a Safeguarding Officer in his most recent role at East Riding College. Andrew spent 18 years of his career working as a Police Officer for the Lincolnshire Police Authority and was the force champion for restorative justice and neighbourhood policing. 

Hayley, who had been working here on a 1:1 basis with a child who needed extra support in school, was then given a permanent role in school as a general Learning Support Assistant. Hayley was recently promoted to Advanced Learning Support Assistant and now also supervises our growing team of LSA’s.

Hayley had previously worked for many years in a care home setting, and is also a qualified hairdresser.  

Kelly has worked for the Scarborough School for many years, firstly as a Learning Support Assistant and now as an Instructor. Kelly previously worked in early years at a local primary school before joining the team here. Qualifications include: NVQ STALIS - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Intermediate Health and Social Care, Advanced Health and Social Care, Nursery Nursing.

Nicole is one of our hard-working Learning Support Assistants, who joined the team in January 2023. Nicole is currently studying psychology – which is a study of mind and behaviour, she is enjoying sharing her learning and putting into practice her new skills to benefit the pupils in our school.

Phillip is the latest addition to our staffing team, he is employed as a 1:1 for a pupil in school who needs extra help and support in school. Phillip has several years’ experience in both primary and secondary level education and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Guidance & Counselling from the International University of the Caribbean.

Phillip is passionate about children being as well adjusted as possible so as to facilitate their holistic development. Phillip has SEN experience in behaviour management, ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviour and previously worked as a school guidance counsellor and cover teacher. Phillip also has certificates in Trauma Informed Psychological Support & Counselling for Children. 

Jo originally joined the team as a Learning Support Assistant. Jo is a qualified teacher and has worked for many years in primary and secondary schools specialising in educational settings with children with special educational needs including autism. 

Ayse is our brand new 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, her role is dedicated to providing 1:1 support to any pupil who needs additional help at school. Ayse is trained in sign language and is currently studying towards her Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification.

Ayse has previously worked in the care and support sector and has over 12 years’ experience in dealing with challenging behaviour and those with additional needs.

Damien is our 1:1 Learning Support Assistant who dedicates his time to any pupil who needs specific 1:1 support in class. Damien was previously in the Armed Forces and was more recently a stay at home Dad to his two young children. Damien has now chosen to pursue a new career working with children with special educational needs and is passionate about helping them to achieve their personal best. 

Rachael joined the team in 2023 as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, she was eager to pursue a new career working with children with additional needs within an educational setting. Rachael has studied in Mental Health Nursing and has an A-Level in Health & Social Care.   

Vanessa has been our school administrator for over eight years now, she has worked in admin and finance roles since leaving school and worked in a Children’s Centre prior to joining us here.  Vanessa’s qualifications include: Advanced G.N.V.Q in Business Studies and AAT in Accountancy.

Amy is our hard working and dedicated cleaner and does a brilliant job at keeping our school sanitised, clean and tidy.