Meet the support staff

At Alexander McLeod Primary School, we are proud of the dedicated support staff who play an essential role in the daily life of our school. Their hard work, care, and expertise ensure that every child feels supported, every classroom runs smoothly, and our school community continues to thrive.

Our support team is made up of a wide range of staff, including:

Learning Support Assistants, who work closely with teachers to provide personalised support and ensure that all pupils can access learning and make progress.
Administrative staff, who are the first point of contact for families and help keep everything in the school running efficiently.
Premises staff, who take great pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.
Cover and additional support staff, who step in to make sure learning continues seamlessly whenever it is needed.

Together, this hardworking team provides the backbone of our school, supporting both pupils and staff every day.

Click on the image for more information about each member of our support staff team and the vital role they play at Alexander McLeod Primary School.

Cover Staff

Our team of cover staff are vital in ensuring we maintain exceptionally high standards and expectations at all times.

Cover staff (ID 1107)

Mrs Matuleniene

Cover Supervisor

Mrs Matuleniene

I am Mrs Matuleniene, originally from Lithuania. This means that I can speak 3 languages - English, Lithuanian and Russian. Being trilingual gives me the opportunity to value and understand children and families, that have similar backgrounds, to a greater level. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Science (Biology) and taught biology in secondary schools in Lithuania for 10 years. After being awarded QTS in the UK I spent nearly two decades teaching in Primary schools in London.
I have worked at Alexander McLeod since 2016, where I am currently a cover supervisor, allowing me to teach across all year groups. I am very passionate about maths and science and especially enjoy when students also take interest in these subjects. Seeing children making progress, even if it is only small steps at a time, is something that I really admire. I believe that everything is possible if you work hard and persevere to reach your goals.
Mrs Morgan

Cover Supervisor & French Teacher

Mrs Morgan

I am Mrs Morgan, a native French speaker and have been teaching French at Alexander McLeod for the last 6 years in Key Stage 2. Currently, I am also one of the cover supervisor, teaching from reception to year 6.
I have been living in Abbey Wood for over 20 years with my Canadian husband and we have two daughters. Our household is bilingual. Being able to speak many languages is important to me and I am passionate in giving the love of languages to our pupils.
For over 25 years, I've worked in Education, with experience working at Lambeth Education in the late 90s for over 10 years, as well as helping to set up and run a Saturday morning French School in Dartford called ‘la marelle'.
One of my proudest moments at Alexander McLeod was taking our year 5 pupils to Paris and doing selfies with them on the river Seine boat in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Learning Support Assistants

At Alexander McLeod, we highly value the role that our Learning Support Assistants have in supporting our pupils with their learning. Learning Support Assistants are responsible for delivering high-quality interventions, working 1:1 with children who require additonal support and offering assistance in class under teacher directions.

To find out out more about our wonderful Learning Support Assistants, please click on the images below for a brief description:

Learning Support Assistants (ID 1104)

Mr Marinov

Learning Support Assistant

Mr Marinov
Ms Miners

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Miners
Ms Sams

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Sams

Hi my name is Ms Sams. I have returned to Alexander McLeod since 2022. I have experience working in the Early Years Foundation Stage as well as Key Stage 1. I have a passion for supporting children with additional needs. Since working at Alex McLeod, I have gained knowledge, experience and confidence to fulfil my role. I enjoy working with children and hope to continue expanding my knowledge.
Mrs Clark

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Clark

I have been working at Alexander McLeod since 2001. During my time in the school, I have worked in all key stages. I enjoy supporting the children in all subjects, particularly Maths, as it is my favourite subject. I find it is rewarding when you see the children make progress over their primary school education.
Ms McClay

Learning Support Assistant

Ms McClay
Ms Young

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Young
Mrs Renfrew

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Renfrew
Ms Bhoday

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Bhoday
Mrs Crowley

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Crowley
Ms Dean

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Dean
Ms Newbury

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Newbury
Mrs Kalsi

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Kalsi
Mrs Webb

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Webb
Ms Jackson

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Jackson
Mrs Hutchings

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Hutchings
Mrs Ngoua

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Ngoua
Mrs Oswald

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Oswald

As a learning support assistant, my role is to support teachers as well as help all children with their educational, emotional and social development both in and outside of the classroom. I strive to set high expectations for all pupils at Alexander McLeod as well as demonstrating a positive attitude, values and behaviour.
Mrs Ward

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Ward
Mrs Wing

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Wing
Mrs Manku

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Manku

Hi, my name is Mrs Manku and I have worked in the Early Years for many years. I really enjoy working with children , nurturing them, and supporting their needs and guiding them through their playtime at nursery and also in reception. I’m lucky enough to have the opportunity to work at Alexander McLeod and work in the Early Years FoundationStage.
I really enjoy seeing the children’s growth from being a young child to a young pupil. They will be our future so we must give them our all.
Ms McBride

Learning Support Assistant

Ms McBride
Ms Hoare

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Hoare
Mrs Bhambra

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Bhambra

Hi my name is Mrs Bhambra and I've been working as a learning support assistant at Alexander McLeod Primary School for the past 18 years. I started off working in KS1,which lead me to my current role where now I'm responsible for supporting children with additional needs in Pear class. I've always had a passion for working with children and I really enjoy my job. I always do the best I can to ensure every child's needs are met.
Ms White

Learning Support Assistant

Ms White

I’m Miss White, I am a kind, friendly and Supportive LSA with three years classroom experience. I have worked in a variety of year groups including EYFS. I am passionate about promoting student independence and having a positive input into the lives of children through teaching. I have always loved working with children and believe that they can be taught valuable life lessons during their time at primary school. Seeing them grow emotionally and mentally into mature people is something that I am proud to be a part of.
Ms Annand

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Annand

As an ex-pupil, I strive to help make Alexander McLeod be the best it can be. As a learning support assistant, my role is to support teachers and children with delivering education across the school. I am particularly passionate about supporting children with their social, emotional and educational development and adding excitement within their learning environment. I ensure positive attitude, behaviours and values are reflected in what I do.
Ms Alderton

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Alderton

I am Miss Alderton, although most of the children call me Miss Jade. I have worked in education for almost 10 years and I started my journey working in a nursery where I developed my passion for supporting children with additional needs. I joined Alexander Mcleod in 2020 and since being here I have worked in Pear Class where I help children develop their social communication skills and attention to learning through a more personalised approach to the curriculum. One of my favourite activities to do is attention autism where children gain a multi sensory experience through joint attention and creative activities.
Ms Reavill

Learning Support Assistant

Ms Reavill
Ms Savage

Ms Savage

I’m Carly Savage and I have worked at Alex McLeod for over 20 years. I have worked across the school but mainly in KS1. I also work at lunchtime to ensure the children are happy and safe. I feel very lucky to have my job here, the children are amazing and a credit to our school.

Outside of school I enjoy taking my Cockapoo out for walks. I’m also a strong believer in taking care of our mental health so getting outside and practicing mindfulness is important to me.

Apprentices (ID 1108)

Admin Team

Our school office team are always available to provide parents with key information.

Admin Team (ID 1106)

Ms Suat

Office manager

Ms Suat

I am the Office Manager here at Alexander McLeod Primary School. I have worked here since 2018 starting off as an apprentice and progressing into my current role, a prime example of the opportunities we create here. I attended Alexander McLeod when I was a child and have seen how much we have developed and become an integral part of the Abbey Wood Community. I have developed great relationships and trust with our pupils in all year groups in hope that they feel comfortable coming to the office. I strive to provide the best parent-school relationship and support to any queries you may have.
Mrs Shea

Mrs Shea