Alex Newman

Alex has worked in specialist schools for over 13 years in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. During that time, he has held various roles such as Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach, Leading Teacher and Head of Student Support and Wellbeing.

He has an extensive background in working with learners with ASD. This has ranged from engaging and supporting non-verbal communicators who displayed incredibly challenging behaviours and students with complex needs alongside their ASD diagnosis to working with gifted and talented 2e learners in ASD resource bases.

Ensuring that all students can engage and develop the fundamental skills necessary for them to progress and become independent learners regardless of their abilities or backgrounds underpins Alex’s pedagogy.

Alex has a strong focus on student well-being in the classroom. He believes in building strong and meaningful relationships with all of his students. Developing trust and understanding helps students to feel comfortable and safe in their learning environment.

As a Forest Leader, Alex has a strong connection with the outdoors. He is looking forward to having the opportunity to bring some of his outdoor learning to Tombolo through schemes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.