Our Team
With You Every Step of the Way
The staff at Eclipse Education are made up of experts in teaching and mentoring, passionate about perfecting the best teaching and learning methods to ensure that every child succeeds. Read on to meet some of our fantastic team members.
Kate Truscott
Director and Education Lead
After working in mainstream education for nearly 20 years, Kate moved into alternative provision as a Deputy Head, Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENDCO of a Pupil Referral Unit. She has worked as a consultant supporting secondary schools to meet students additional needs, particularly those with Social Emotional Mental Health constraints. Kate has excellent links with schools in the local community as well as other professionals such as social care, health professionals and the police. Kate is also a Parenting Coach and offers regular support and guidance to parents.
Jon Parry
Learning mentor
Jon has been working with children and young people for over 10 years, working mostly with people who have SEND within a mainstream setting. Jon has also worked delivering sport and physical activities to children and young people of all ages.
Outside of work, Jon enjoys playing football and rugby at a local level. He is also an established musician who has amassed over 400 gigs across the South West.
Jo Chapman
Deputy manager and primary lead
Jo has worked in mainstream education for nearly 20 years. She has been a Senior Leader who has lead on Curriculum, RSHE, Play, Outdoor Learning and Forest School as well as being a DDSL and Attendance Lead. She also has a background of working with young offenders and SEND and has developed strong links with organisations in the local community and works closely with charities such as Boys In Mind.
Lottie Massiah
Learning mentor
Lottie has gained over 10 years experience working with vulnerable young adults and children in various, diverse settings - educational and residential - specialising in SEND, SEMH and behavioural youth support.
Alongside Eclipse, Lottie is a salon owner and beauty professional. Her knowledge within this area allows her to deliver work experience and wider outreach for the students at Eclipse who wish to experience the industry and endeavour into for their future careers,
Emily Padfield
Learning mentor
Emily has worked in SEN education for over 10 years, specifically working 1:1 with students with autism, SEMH, communication needs and anxiety. Emily has also worked in an outreach team providing support and guidance to mainstream schools for students that may be struggling - looking at and thinking about their provision environment and how they can best support specific students. Emily is Thrive trained and currently works for the behaviour team alongside her role here at Eclipse Education.
Sarah Johnson
Learning mentor
Sarah has worked with young people for over 13 years. Sarah first volunteered as a youth worker before completing her supporting teaching and learning qualification. She worked in various primary schools; specifically supporting students with ADHD and cerebral palsy before moving on to become a learning support teaching assistant in secondary schools. Sarah's passion is "anything to do with water". She is a qualified diving instructor and swim assistant. Sarah continues to work locally as a teaching assistant alongside her role here at Eclipse Education.
Sian-Louise Tarn
Learning mentor
Sian has spent the last decade working for Youth Services throughout the local authority, providing youth work sessions and 1:1 targeted sessions for young people. She has worked with families and teenagers with a range of needs; including those who do not reach thresholds for specialist services for mental health, teenage parents, those at risk of school exclusion and those with family breakdowns. Sian has extensive experience with 'hard to reach' young people and is a qualified careers advisor.
Kelly Eyres
Learning mentor
Kelly began her career in teaching 25 years ago as a swimming and trampoline teacher. During this time, she gained extensive experience teaching children and adults with SEND. Kelly began tutoring after a period of home education and quickly established a student base; including individuals with SEND and SEMH. After meeting Kate, Kelly was inspired; ready for a fresh challenge, she joined the team. Kelly is also a qualified crystal therapist.
Tasha Soby
Learning mentor
Tasha is a Social Emotional Mental Health specialist with significant experience in adverse childhood trauma. Tasha has worked in education for over 20 years with 15 of those dedicated to SEN young people, primarily those with autism and ADHD. Tasha is a liscenced ELSA (emotional literacy support assistant) with a wide range of skills in mental health and wellbeing. Tasha is excited to join the Eclipse Team.