Enhanced Resource Learning Support Assistant

Carleton High School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 – £28,142.00 FTE per annum, pro rata for term-time working (actual salary: £18,105.00 – £19,560.00)

Enhanced Resource Learning Support Assistant job summary

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

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: 

30 hours per week

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

Term time plus 2 days (192 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. 

As part of Pontefract Academies Trust, recently awarded the Trust Value Award for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Awards, staff wellbeing and satisfaction are central to our work. At Carleton High School, 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@carletonhigh.patrust.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: 

Pension scheme: Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with a generous employer contribution.

Training and development: Supportive on‑the‑job training and opportunities to develop your skills and confidence working with children.

Wellbeing support: Free flu vaccinations, free eyecare via Specsavers, and access to a wellbeing package offering physiotherapy and support for health, finance and personal matters.

Family‑friendly policies: Policies designed to support work–life balance, including flexible approaches to term‑time working.

Cycle to Work scheme: Savings on a bike and accessories while promoting a healthy, greener commute.

Discounts and rewards: Access to discounts including Blue Light Card, gym memberships and major retailers.

You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website. 

About Pontefract Academies Trust   

Pontefract Academies Trust serves nine local schools and is committed to providing the very best education for our children. We are also excited to be merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our pupils and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger. 

We are proud of the positive culture across our schools. In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, we were ranked in the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction and received several awards recognising our supportive and values‑driven working environment. Our staff tell us they feel valued, listened to and part of a team that makes a real difference every day. 

We’re excited for the future and hope you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.  

Further information 

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

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Carleton High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1021 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Carleton High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carleton-high-school

Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, has been named as the most improved school in the North of England, according to the Fairer Secondary Schools Index, published by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to Carleton High School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team.

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