Key Responsibilities:  
 
Modelling Respectful Behaviour: Demonstrating positive manners and respectful communication, helping children understand how to interact kindly with others. 
Building Strong Relationships: Fostering a supportive and welcoming environment where children feel safe and valued. 
Promoting Life Skills: Encouraging children to practice good table manners, share, take turns, and solve problems independently. 
Supporting Opal Play: Engaging with children to explore creative outdoor play that enhances their social, emotional, and physical development. 

What We’re Looking For: 
 
- A genuine passion for working with children and promoting their well-being. 
- A positive and proactive attitude to help children learn through play. 
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to model good manners and respectful behaviour. 
- Patience, kindness, and the ability to build strong relationships with children and staff. 
- The ability to encourage and guide children to make positive choices during lunchtime. 
 
Why Join Heathcote School?  
 
- Be part of an exciting school community committed to the development of the whole child. 
- Work in a supportive and friendly team that values creativity, respect, and learning. 
- Play an essential role in shaping our Opal Play approach and supporting children’s growth through meaningful lunchtime experiences. 
 
If you're ready to make a real difference during lunchtimes and help children develop important life skills, we’d love to hear from you! 

 Please read the full job description and person specification attached to this advert.

If this role is of interest to you and you can contribute to our future success please apply.  Should you require any other details or would like to request an informal discussion or visit then please contact: 

Alice Aldridge - aaldridge@catschools.uk

Closing date for applications is: 13th February 2026

Interviews will take place on: Week commencing 16th February 2026

Safeguarding Children 

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.  

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values. 

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed. 

The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the Trust and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Line Manager.  The post holder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all relevant functions are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, contractors and community members. 

English Duty 

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.  

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. 

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6 

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