School Support Staff (ID 1010)

• Mrs Arnold
  School Administrator
  Mrs Arnold

  Mrs Arnold has worked in several GLA schools for the last 15+ years in various roles, and has been the School Administrator at Longford Park Primary Academy since the school opened in September 2017. She is in the school office every day, and is happy to help with any enquiries.

• 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.

• Mr Danvers
  Caretaker/Site Manager
  Mr Danvers

  Mr Danvers joined the LPPA staff team as Caretaker/Site Manager from April 2024. He has proved to be a great asset to our school, with a very calm demeanor and a 'can do' attitude!

• Mrs Brown
  Teaching Assistant - Year 5 & 6
  Mrs Brown

  Mrs Brown joined our staff team in April 2024, she is a Teaching Assistant based in Year 3, 5 and 6. Mrs Brown is a qualified teacher with many years of experience, and a very trusted adult with our older children.

• Mrs Brogan
  Teaching Assistant - Year 4
  Mrs Brogan

  Mrs Brogan joined our school in March 2023. She is currently based in key stage 2. Mrs Brogan 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 Johnson
  Teaching Assistant - Reception Class
  Mrs Johnson

  Mrs Johnson joined our school in September 2023,and has worked in key stage 2, then key stage 1 and is now moving to support Reception Class

• Mrs Connolly
  Teaching Assistant - Reception Class
  Mrs Connolly

  Mrs Connolly is based in Reception class, she previously has worked in our Nursery as well.

• Mrs Almond
  Pastoral Lead/ DSL
  Mrs Almond

  Mrs Almond joins our Pastoral Team as Lead from September 2024, she also works at another of our trust schools, Springbank Primary Academy

• Miss Allen
  Teaching Assistant- Year 1 & 2 & Pastoral Support
  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. Miss Allen supports across various year groups and provides pastoral support to all children where needed.

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• Mrs McKenzie
  Teaching Assistant - Year 1 & 2 & Pastoral Support
  Mrs McKenzie

  Mrs McKenzie works across several year groups, and provides pastoral support for all of our children where needed.

• Mrs Harris
  Teaching Assistant - Year 4
  Mrs Harris

  Mrs Harris (previously Miss Jordan) has lived in Longford for a few years. She has two daughters who have previously attended the school. Mrs Harris previously 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.

• Mrs Raasenthiran
  Teaching Assistant - Year 3
  Mrs Raasenthiran

  Mrs Raasenthiran worked at Longford Park as a supply TA for over a year, and then joined our team permanently from February 2024.

• Miss Gabb
  Midday Supervisor/Teaching Assistant Year 1
  Miss Gabb

  Miss Gabb joined our Midday Supervisor Team in October 2024, she is a friendly and hard working member of staff. She also supports a child on a one-to-one basis who is moving into Year 1.

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• Mrs Dash
  Midday Supervisor
  Mrs Dash

  Mrs Dash joined our Midday Supervisor Team from September 2025. Her daughters attend our school, she has been a welcome addition to the staff team!

• Mrs Lawrence
  Midday Supervisor
  Mrs Lawrence

  Mrs Lawrence joined our MDS Team in March 2026, she is also on our PTA and has two daughters that attend our school

• Mrs Vorray
  Teaching assistant - Year 2
  Mrs Vorray

  Mrs Vorray joined our team as supply cover in January 2026 in Year 1, and we are very pleased that she is joining us as a GLA member of staff from September 2026. Mrs Vorray is a wonderful teaching assistant and is particularly suited to supporting SEN children.