Learning Support Assistant & Play Assistant

Strand-on-the-Green Junior School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Strand-on-the-Green Junior School in London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant & Play Assistant to join our team. The role is part-time (30 hours/week, term time only) within Key Stage 2, supporting pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate will be DBS checked, eligible to work in the UK, and work under a permanent contract with responsibilities including in-class support and leading play activities after hours. Our riverside Chiswick location offers a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with additional needs (SEND).
• Willingness to lead play activities outside classroom hours.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in Key Stage 2 classrooms.
• Lead and supervise play activities out of school hours.
• Assist teachers with classroom tasks and student support.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of pupils during school activities.

Education

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant & Play Assistant

Strand-on-the-Green Junior School, London, W4 3NX

7 days remaining to apply

As soon as possible

27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

18 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant
• Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Contract type

Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will bepassionate about helping students with additional needs and leading play out ofclass hours. Candidates should be qualified to at least level 2, preferably level 3,and be experienced in working with children with SEND.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• A strong, supportive leadership team thatencourages initiative
• Agreat team spirit and the support of hard working and enthusiasticcolleagues
• Diverseand sparky children from great families
• Afantastic, easily accessible location by the river in Chiswick

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Organisation type Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11

Strand on the Green Juniors is a successful, vibrant three form entry school with a SEND resource base for children with ASC. It is situated close to the river in an attractive part of Chiswick.

Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust