St Helena's CE Primary Academy & Little Explorers' Nursery
People in School
Meet the dedicated staff team at St Helena's CE Primary Academy
Teaching Staff
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Mr Ed Anderson
Headteacher
Mr Anderson was appointed in September 2023 as Headteacher, having previously been the Deputy Headteacher at Burgh le Marsh Primary School. Mr Anderson is the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Reading Lead, Physical Education Lead, and teaches maths in Year 4.
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Miss Harriet Rinfret
Reception
Miss Rinfret joined us in September 2023 and also leads Early Years.
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Miss Tia Lawley
Year 1
Miss Lawley joined us in September 2024 and also leads the teaching and learning of Religious Education.
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Mrs Laura Boswell
Year 2
Mrs Boswell joined us in January 2023 and also leads the teaching and learning of writing.
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Miss Miranda Wickland
Year 3
Miss Wickland joined us in September 2014. Miss Wickland is our Deputy Safeguarding Lead and also leads the teaching and learning of the Arts. Miss Wickland is in school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Mrs Donna Shaw
Year 4 and Year 5
Mrs Shaw joined us in December 2015 and is our Senior Teacher. Mrs Shaw also leads the teaching and learning of Maths, History & Phonics.
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Mr Joshua Goddard
Year 6
Mr Goddard joined us in September 2018 and is our SENDCo. Mr Goddard also leads the teaching and learning of Science, Computing and D.T.
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Mrs Rachel Worthington
Class Teacher
Rachel joined us on 1st September 2026.
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Mrs Rebecca Fountain
Relief Teacher
Mrs Fountain is a Relief Teacher and helps to cover classes when teachers have APP or Leadership time.
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Mrs Carol Lenton
Relief Teacher
Mrs Lenton is a Relief Teacher and helps to cover classes when teachers have APP or Leadership time.
Support Staff
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Mrs Jo Brown
Admin Assistant, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and ELSA
Mrs Brown joined us in December 2017 volunteering in the office. She now works part-time as our Admin Assistant, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA).
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Mrs Julie Cawthorn
Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club
Mrs Cawthorn was appointed in April 1999 and looks after the children at Breakfast Club and is a Teaching Assistant.
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Mrs Kerry Chapman
Midday Supervisory Assistant and Cleaner
Mrs Chapman joined us in 2016 as a Midday Supervisory Assistant and she also helps Mrs Seymour to keep the school clean and tidy.
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Mrs Trish Davies
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Davis joined us in November 2007 and is a Teaching Assistant.
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Mrs Lynnette Evans
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Mrs Evans joined us in September 2019, originally as a volunteer in our Little Explorers. However, we are delighted that she is now working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant.
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Mr Jake Patten
Teaching Assistant
Jake joined us on 1st September 2026.
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Mrs Rhian Le Gate
Little Explorers Teaching Team
Mrs Le’Gate joined the Little Explorers’ teaching team in September 2017. Mrs Le’Gate works Monday to Thursday
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Mrs Karen Leonard
Little Explorers Teaching Team
Mrs Leonard joined the Little Explorers’ teaching team in September 2017, working in the mornings.
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Mrs Julie Otter
1:1
Mrs Otter joined us in November 2024 as a 1:1.
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Mrs Lisa Russell
1:1
Mrs Russell joined us in November 2024 as a 1:1.
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Mrs Linda Seymour
Caretaker
Mrs Seymour joined us in 2000 as our Caretaker and is in school at the beginning and end of the school day. Mrs Seymour also looks after those children going home on school transport.
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Miss Chantel Shaw
Breakfast Club Assistant
Miss Shaw joined us in January 2025 and supports the children at Breakfast Club.
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Mrs Andrea Stevenson
1:1
Mrs Stevenson joined us in April 2012 and is a 1:1.
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Mrs Linda Storr
Administrator
Mrs Storr has been a part of school since 2007 and is currently our Administrator. Mrs Storr works in the office every day and is always happy to help!
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Mrs Lisa Millard
Midday Supervisory Assistant
Lisa joined us on 3rd September 2026.
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Mrs Lynda Parsons
After School Club Assistant
Lynda joined us on 25th September 2026.