Mrs Julia Beesley
HL Teaching Assistant
I was born in Madrid where I lived until I finished my studies. I then went to London for a few months to improve my English and met my husband so decided to stay. During this time I worked in tourism and the Spanish chamber of commerce in London .
We moved to Stratford in 1999 and since 2005 I have been working at Stratford Primary School, I have worked with all year groups during my time here. I have three daughters who were pupils at Stratford Primary School and were very happy during their time here.
In my spare time, I love reading, travelling and eating good food with friends.
Mrs Nerys Buchanan
Teaching Assistant
I have lived in and around Stratford upon Avon all my life and have always had links with Stratford upon Avon, working at the RSC for 12 years prior to having my two children.
When my children were at primary school, I did some volunteer work at the school and this was the beginning of my lengthy career in education. I then went on to be employed as a teaching assistant, working in a range of year groups and with a variety of children and needs. This then progressed to me working 1:1 with a pupil and I was lucky enough to work with them throughout their school journey from Reception to Year 6.
I began my role at Stratford upon Avon Primary School in 2019 and haven't looked back since! I am really enjoying working in such a dynamic environment and taking on new and exciting challenges.
In my spare time I like to go walking, exploring the countryside and playing the odd round of golf, only the way I play is a nice walk in the countryside ruined!
Mrs Vicky Banks
Teaching Assistant
I grew up in Lancashire but moved and settled in Stratford Upon Avon after having my eldest son. Prior to having children, I worked as a Management Accountant for a large multinational company.
I have three children who have all attended the school and I joined initially as a parent volunteer. In 2022 I became a Teaching Assistant in Year 6 and then more recently have been in Reception.
Outside of school I love to spend time with my family and weekends often involve watching my children play football and cricket. I enjoy Pilates and at the end of each day I love to relax with a good book.
Mrs Sarah Green
Teaching Assistant
Coming soon
Miss Daisy Buchanan
Teaching assistant
Coming soon.
Mrs Cate Fade
HL Teaching Assistant
I have lived in and around Stratford all my life and before having my son I was the Revenue Manager for a group of privately owned hotels.
I started at Stratford Primary as a volunteer in 2006 and became a Teaching Assistant in 2009. I really enjoy working in all the classrooms, but especially KS2 where my favourite subjects are Maths and PE.
Holidays in France are something I really look forward to so that I can keep up my language skills and I am a regular visitor to the hills and beaches of North Devon. I’d love to live by the sea one day.
Back at home I like nothing better than a brisk and exhausting Cotswold walk, followed by a log fire and a pub lunch! I am a keen baker and following a bread making course at our local bakery in Tiddington I would like to think that I can turn out a tasty focaccia and my favourite cinnamon buns!
Mrs Jo Mingins
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Mrs Mingin's biography can be found under midday supervisors
Mrs Abi Hartley
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Mrs Hartley's biography can be found under Lunchtime Staff.
