The staff at Riversdale have the best interests of the children in mind. Our aim is to ensure that all children under our care, have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential and harness their individuality.
We respect the rights and responsibilities of all global citizens, and to this end, we ask that all staff members are referred to by their first names.
Below is a list of our staff and their roles within the school for the academic year 2025 - 26 if you have any questions or concerns about your child and their progress, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Steven Sousa - Headteacher
Tracey Tattersall - Deputy Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion)
SENCo: Tracey Tattersall
SENCo Support Assistant: Rachel Ellis
Nursery: Nat Little, Stacey Beasley, Zunaira Siddiqi & Lesley Harrison (Nursery Nurse/Teacher)
Rainbow: Helen Barnard & Timea Fekete
Sunshine: Mackenzie Allan & Kelly Ostyn
Sapphire: Jenny Porter & Teni Oluwunmi
Emerald: Fartuun Ade, Kirsty Butler & Dhurata Xhuraj
Pearl: Hazel Barrett & Charlie Gilligan
Ruby: Camilla Adjetey & Mirka Shareef
Topaz: Mark Kerr & Lily Quinlan
Amber: Charlotte Drake & Shamaila Latif
Peridot: Henry Percival, Shamaila Latif & Isaac Tossio
Amethyst: Michaela Napier & Pamela Allen
Quartz: Fin Coward & Pamela Allen
Garnet: Scott Parker & Nadia Caldecott
Opal: Fred Ellis & Sameena Bokhari
Sparkle: Felicia Efole, Natalie Clarke, Charlie Baden & Collins Ajayi
Glitter: Oana Oltean, Olena Kokurina & Joe Sisarello
Crystal: Kiyana Bartley, Hajar Akka & Entela Lino
TA Support: Aaron Sisarello
Katy Brock - Art Teacher
Claire Harrison - PE Teacher
Enrique Bertran Dorado - Spanish Teacher
Garry Edwards - SCAT Teacher
Nahid Haque - SCAT Teacher
Sandra Moody - Learning Mentor
Naomi Moore - Lead Therapist
Rachel Howes - Extended Services Officer (Inc. Admissions)
Sharon Thornton - Receptionist / Finance Officer
Svenja Taylor - Senior Finance Officer
Nadia Caldecott - HR Officer
Paul Quinlan - Premises Officer