Learning Support Assistant and Play Assistant

Location: Strand On The Green Junior School, Thames Road, Chiswick, W4 3NX

Salary: Approx £21,186 per annum

Closing Date: 27/09/2026

Learning Support Assistant and Play Assistant

Dates: Required immediately

Salary: Midday Supervisor (SMSA): Scale 1a (Point 2 pro rata actual approx. £3,272)

Learning Support Assistant: Scale 5 (Point 11 pro rata actual approx. £9,621)

Play Assistant: Scale 1b (Point 3 pro rata actual approx. £8,294)

Location: Strand on the Green Junior School, Thames Rd, Chiswick, W4 3NX

Headteacher: Ruth Woods

Contract type: Part time 11:50 to 17:50 (30 hrs a week, term time only)

Midday Supervisor (SMSA): 11.50 - 12.50

Learning Support Assistant: 12:50-15:20

Play Assistant: 15:20-17:50

Contract term: Permanent

Strand on the Green Juniors is a vibrant three form entry school with a SEND resource base for children with ASC. Situated close to the river in an attractive part of Chiswick, Strand on the Green Junior School is a successful school looking for a Learning Support Assistant who will work with children in the classroom as well as support children out of class as a SMSA at lunchtimes and Play Assistant at our aftercare provision. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping students with additional needs and leading play out of class hours. Candidates should be qualified to at least level 2, preferably level 3, and be experienced in working with children with SEND.

We will offer you:

• A strong, supportive leadership team that encourages initiative
• A great team spirit and the support of hard working and enthusiastic colleagues
• Diverse and sparky children from great families
• A fantastic, easily accessible location by the river in Chiswick

Strand on the Green Junior School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form. Completed applications should be sent to: office@strandjuniors.hounslow.sch.uk by the closing date.

Closing date is 27th September 2026.

Strand on the Green Junior School is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and visitor to uphold this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, online checks and enhanced DBS checks.