Meet the Team

Nursery Class Teacher

Matthew Wilson Bell

With four years of teaching experience under his belt, Matthew brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Having previously taught Year 4 and Year 6, he found his true calling in early years education upon joining our nursery. Possessing both Qualified Teacher Status and an NPQSL (Senior Leadership Qualification), Matthew is committed to providing the best possible outcomes for children in need of support. He was drawn to our school by the challenge of contributing to its development and ensuring optimal outcomes for our young learners.

"I'm deeply passionate about early years education, as I believe it lays the foundation for a child's future success. I'm committed to providing the best outcomes for our children, particularly in their critical first year of schooling."

 Reception Teacher

Emma Piper

Emma’s journey into teaching has been a rich and fulfilling one. Starting as a teaching assistant, she later graduated as a teacher two years ago. Her path led her through various roles within early years education and assisting with Year 6 days, before ultimately returning to her passion for early years education as a reception teacher. Armed with a BA Hons degree in Primary Education, Emma is dedicated to nurturing the youngest minds in our school.

"Transitioning from a teaching assistant to a reception teacher has been incredibly rewarding. I've always had a love for early years education, and seeing the progress from learning to hold a pencil in nursery to reading and writing in reception is truly fulfilling. I feel like I'm living my dream, and it just keeps getting better."

Support Assistant

Anha Limbachia

Anha brings a wealth of qualifications and three years of service to her role as a support assistant. Holding NVQ Level 2 and 3 certifications, as well as a Level 4 Higher Level Teaching qualification and a BTEC in Health and Social Care, Anha is well-equipped to support the complex needs of our school community. She loves the diversity of our school, appreciating the varied backgrounds of both students and staff. Anha considers her role highly rewarding, recognising the crucial support provided to children as they navigate each day of school.

"Working in such a diverse school community is incredibly rewarding. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to support our students, who rely on us for guidance and assistance. Building strong relationships with both students and parents is at the heart of what we do here at Excelsior."