The present disclosure relates to a wear pad assembly for mounting on a work tool. The problem addressed is the mounting of the wear pad assembly such that it can be quickly attached to a work tool in a non-permanent manner. The disclosure provides a wear pad assembly (10) for a work tool comprising first and second elements which are movable relative to each other from an open position to a closed position. The wear pad assembly (10) comprises a wear-resistant pad (12) and a mounting bracket (11) configured for attachment to the wear-resistant pad (12). The mounting bracket (11) is configured to enable it to be securely clamped between the first and second elements of the work tool when in the closed position.
