Meet the Inclusion Team

Mr Rosten-Smart – SENCO and Transition Coordinator

Hi, I’m Mr Rosten-Smart, I have worked at Polesworth for nearly 20 years. As well as being SENCO I am also in charge of Transition and I teach History and Politics. I love working in a school, no two days are the same and you can never quite predict how the day will go! Outside of school I enjoy going to the theatre, eating out and spending time with my family and friends.

Mr Hobson – Deputy SENCO

Mrs Smith – Inclusion Manager

I’m Mrs Smith,Ā  Inclusion Manager and Specialist Assessor, supporting students with additional needs.Ā  My role is both challenging and rewarding.Ā  I am Currently in my 25th year working at The Polesworth school, which clearly indicates how much I enjoy my job and working with teenagers. I have 2 children who both attended this school, they are now adults, and I am blessed with a baby granddaughter.Ā  My hobbies include swimming, cycling, and walking my dog. However, my favourite pastime is spending time with my family.

Mrs K Taylor – SEND Admin Support

Hi, I’m Kerri-Anne, the Inclusion Admin Assistant. I have been at The Polesworth School since 2020 and started here as an Exam Invigilator and COVID Tester. I enjoy working in the Inclusion Department with the variety and scope of my role. I love travelling and aim to visit every country.

Miss West – HLTA

I’m Emily West I’ve been at Polesworth for nearly 5 years. I am a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and work within the Inclusion department. It’s great working in a school because you get to be an important part of a students journey. watching them grow and succeed is amazing. In my spare time I love to cook and and visit National trust houses and gardens.

Mrs Wright – Teaching Assistant

Hi, I’m Mrs Carol Wright, I have worked at Polesworth as a Teaching Assistant for 7 years.

Outside of school I like to travel and walk, often combining both. I love the theatre and listening to live bands.

Miss Parker – Teaching Assistant

Hello, I’m Miss Parker. I have only very recently joined the Polesworth team as a Teaching Assistant but already I feel completely at home within this fantastic school.

Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and beautiful children.

ā€˜You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.’ Dr Suess.

Mrs Cornock – Teaching Assistant

Hi my name is Mrs Cornock and I have worked as a Teaching Assistant at The Polesworth School since 2016.

I first became interested in education when my own children started school and I began to volunteer. I enjoyed it so much that my family suggested that I should become qualified and get a job doing something that I clearly love.

Outside school I enjoy gardening and country walks with friends and family.

Mrs Allbrighton – Teaching Assistant

My name is Mrs Allbrighton. I have worked at The Polesworth School in inclusion department since November 2020. I have always dreamt of working in Education and here I am. My motto of life is ā€œNever Give Up On Your Dreamsā€ because I didn’t 😊 Ā I have got three children – two teenage boys and a younger girl and in my spare time, whenever I have any, I like to bake and absolutely love taking my daughter shopping and having a little coffee break.

Mrs Goddard – Teaching Assistant

Hello, my name is Mrs Goddard, I have worked at Polesworth since 2016. My favourite subjects are Science and History. I went to Polesworth as a student myself so I absolutely love being back here as my place of work. Outside of school I have a little boy, we enjoy weekends away, going to theme parks such as Legoland. My favourite place to go on holiday is Walt Disney world in Florida.

Mrs Bassford – Teaching Assistant

Hi, I am Mrs. Bassford and have been a teaching assistant at the Polesworth School since 2009. I love supporting the students, at Polesworth, and enabling them to realise their potential. I have an absolute passion for Maths, and enjoy studying Maths outside of school, when I’m not otherwise busy, spending time with my family.

Mrs Turner – Teaching Assistant

My name is Helen Turner and I have been at the Polesworth school for seven years. I enjoy working with different students in all subjects.Ā  I have three children who all went to this school.Ā  In my free time I enjoy walking with my dogs, gardening and reading.

Miss Davies – Teaching Assistant

Hi I’m Miss Davies, I am a teaching assistant here at Polesworth and a sociology graduate from Loughborough University. As a previous student of Polesworth, I have a deep love for this school and have found it so rewarding to work with the amazing inclusion team here and meet such vibrant children. Outside of work I enjoy listening to music and socialising with friends and family.

Mrs Colver – Teaching Assistant

Hi I’m Mrs Colver,Ā  I have worked at polesworth for 16yrsĀ  mainly in science,Ā  then recently moving to the inclusion department as a TA. I enjoy my new role as no 2 days are ever the same.
Outside of school I like to spend time with family and friends.

Mrs Butler – Teaching Assistant

Hi, my name is Mrs Butler.Ā Ā I have recently joined the inclusion team at The Polesworth School, and it has been one of the best decision I’ve ever made. I have been qualified to work within school settings with children and young adults for over 20 years.

I really enjoy Religious Studies and History. I am fluent in Greek and have a Degree in Youth and Community Work that I studied at De Montfort Ā University. This gave me a huge passion to work within schools.

I have three children (who keep me very busy) I love seeing musicals, socialising with family and friends, and love music and animals.

Mrs Smythe – Teaching Assistant

I joined the inclusion team at Polesworth in November and enjoy helping and supporting children across the school to achieve to the best of their own individual abilities. I really enjoy working within the team and getting to know the children. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with family/friends and taking my dog on long country walks!