Enhanced Resource Learning Support Assistant

Make a difference every day - join our Enhanced Resource Provision team at Carleton High School! 

Salary: £26,402 - £28,41 FTE (actual salary £19,119 - £20,378) per annum  pending pay increment for 2026/2027

Start date: As soon as possible  

Application deadline: 10:00, Monday 26 October 2026 

Interview date: To be confirmed 

Hours: 30 hours per week 

A rewarding and impactful role supporting our new Enhanced Mainstream Resource Provision 

We are excited to be recruiting for a number of compassionate, proactive and skilled Enhanced Resource Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated team at Carleton High School. 

Our brand‑new Enhanced Mainstream Resource Provision (EMRP) opened on 13 April 2026 and provides specialist support for students with an EHCP for Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), placed via the Wakefield SEND Panel. THE EMRP will provide a nurturing, bespoke learning environment where students can thrive, while still being fully included in the wider school community.   

As an Enhanced LSA you will play a central role in supporting students throughout their weekly timetable. For up to 70% of the week, students will be learning in mainstream classrooms, where you will be on hand to help them engage with lessons, build confidence and develop increasing independence. During the remaining time in the resource base, you will work closely with students to deliver and facilitate individualised interventions and focused support, ensuring each young person receives the targeted input they need to make progress academically, socially and emotionally. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a new provision from the very beginning and to make a real difference to the experience and outcomes of the young people we support. 

What you’ll do: 

• Support the daily running of the Enhanced Mainstream Resource Provision and provide a safe, welcoming environment for students. 

• Work with individual students or small groups, planning suitable activities and interventions in line with the students’ EHCP provision requirements. 

• Monitor and record student progress, working closely with the Resource Leader, teachers and external professionals. 

• Help students transition between the resource base and mainstream classes while promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation. 

Is this the role for you? 

This role would suit someone who: 

• Has experience supporting students with SEND, especially those with communication and interaction needs or ASD. 

• Can adapt learning resources, build positive relationships and meet individual needs. 

• Communicates effectively with students, staff and families. 

• Is organised, reflective and able to work both independently and as part of a team. 

• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and supporting students’ wellbeing. 

If you have experience within the education sector working with students with additional needs, we welcome your application. 

Contract details: 

• 2 available positions to start as soon as possible  

• 30 hours per week  

• Working pattern:  08:45 – 14:45 Monday to Friday 

• Term time plus 2 days (197 working days per year)  

Ready to apply? 

To apply, complete an application form via our website. 

About Carleton High School 

Carleton High School is a warm, welcoming, and high‑performing school with a strong community feel. We have a five‑year track record of exceptional academic outcomes, placing us among the top schools in Wakefield. Our 2024 Ofsted inspection recognised us as “Good Improving”, highlighting the significant progress we continue to make. 

Our culture is built on improving life chances for every student, driven by our core values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence. We are proud to offer a modern, multi‑million‑pound building with state‑of‑the‑art facilities—making this an exciting time to join us. 

In the 2025 Edurio Awards, 88% of staff said they would recommend us as a great place to work - well above national benchmarks. 

Staff say: 
“This is a very caring place to work… all staff look out for each other.” 
“I feel very lucky that I am part of such a lovely department with so many great people.” 

For further information about our school, please visit our website.  

School visits and further information  

Potential candidates are also welcome to visit our school.  This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built.  We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have.    

To arrange of either of these please contact recruitment@arkcarletonhigh.org.uk or call 01977 781555. 

What can we offer you? 
Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from: 

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities 

• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing 

• For the 2026/27 academic year, we have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days, the next is on Friday 11th December 2026. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals 

• Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund – LGPS) 

• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance,  

• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest- free loans available for travel seasons tickets or a bike, gym discounts and free eye tests  

• Blue Light Card    

• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters) 

• Free flu vaccinations. 

Click here to find out more about the benefits of working for Ark 

About Ark 

There are 34,000 students learning in our network of 48 schools across Birmingham, Hastings, London, Pontefract and Portsmouth. We’ve always believed that, with the right approach, every child has the potential to succeed. We work in the communities where we can make the biggest difference to children’s lives, and all our schools are non-selective.   

It works: our schools achieve great results – significantly outperforming national averages, especially when it comes to driving progress – the best measure for ‘closing the gap’.  

We take what we learn in our schools to develop new solutions and approaches that we can share. Over the last two decades, we have developed and incubated more than 20 projects and programmes, supporting them to scale and achieve systemic impact on the life chances of all children. Over 300,000 children currently learn using an Ark curriculum and our Ark Start nurseries are demonstrating a new model for early years education that we hope will become the norm. 

Diversity and inclusion: 

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. 

Safeguarding statement: 

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.  

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. 

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis, and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.  

Further information 

Contact us on 01977 781555 or email recruitment@arkcarletonhigh.org.uk.