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Recruitment
Tailored to You

Connecting teachers, teaching assistants and educational staff to long-term and permanent jobs through-out Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.

Hero Poster

Recruitment
tailored to you

Helping teachers, teaching assistants, school support staff and early years practitioners find long-term and permanent roles across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.

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Meet Unique School Solutions

We specialise in long-term placements, providing continuity for schools and students, while offering consistency and stability for our staff.

With over 60 years of combined experience in education recruitment, we understand what makes the right match — for both schools and education professionals. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, reliable service that makes a lasting impact.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, with a focus on quality in every placement, building strong and lasting relationships, working with kindness, supporting wellbeing, and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

Caroline - Director. Supporting candidates at the beginning of their Unique School Solutions journey.

Rebecca – Director. Supporting teachers and teaching assistants in Rotherham.

Ellie - Compliance and payroll.

Adele - Supporting SEND in schools across South Yorkshire.

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Devon – Supporting primary schools across Sheffield.

Lydia - Supporting schools across South Yorkshire with non-classroom based roles.

Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Sheffield
Posted 12 hours ago
School DT Technician Sheffield, S10 £14.61 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement  Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 8:00 - 16:00   Unique School Solutions are supporting a large secondary school in the S10 area of Sheffield, who are looking to appoint a DT Technician across both their sites. You will play a vital role in maintaining their workshops, preparing resources, and supporting students as they bring their creative designs to life. The role is to start ASAP, and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.   About the school:
  • Large secondary school
  • Diverse community which the school serves
  • Ofsted rated "Good" school
  • Supportive and well organised leadership team
Key responsibilities:
  • Material Preparation: Prepare, cut, and distribute timber, metals, plastics, and other materials for daily practical lessons
  • Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, clean, and sharpen workshop hand tools and large machinery (e.g., band saws, pillar drills, laser cutters, 3D printers)
  • Classroom Support: Provide live technical assistance to teachers and students during busy, practical GCSE and A-Level classes
  • Health & Safety: Ensure workshop operations comply strictly with health and safety standards, keeping accurate COSHH records and managing waste disposal
  • Stock & Resource Management: Track inventory, carry out regular stock checks, and handle the procurement of raw materials and new equipment.
Essential requirements:
  • Good practical DIY, manufacturing, or workshop skills
  • Experience handling hand tools and materials like wood, metal, or acrylics
  • Excellent organizational skills with a methodical approach to sorting resources
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a busy team
  • Previous experience working within a school or educational setting
  • Familiarity with modern manufacturing technologies like CAD/CAM, laser cutting, or 3D printing
  • Valid Health and Safety training certificate (e.g., DATA / CLEAPSS certification)
  • Valid S1HS Woodsawing Machines Health & Safety training
By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:
  • The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
  • Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 70 FREE, high quality training courses
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools
  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Job Features

Job CategorySecondary, Technician
Contract typeTemp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
LocationSheffield
Employment typeFull-time
Working hoursMonday to Friday, term time only, 08:00 - 16:00
Salary£14.61 per hour

School DT Technician Sheffield, S10 £14.61 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 8:0...

Full-Time, Temporary
Sheffield
Posted 13 hours ago
Geography Teacher Sheffield, S6 £169.00 - £233.00 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only   Unique School Solutions are supporting a large secondary school in the S6 area of Sheffield, who are needing a Geography teacher to cover paternity leave. You will be planning, delivering and marking schemes of work across Key Stages 3 and 4, whilst also maintaining good behaviour in the classroom. The role is to start ASAP on a temporary basis.   About the school:
  • Large 11-18 school
  • Diverse community which the school serves
  • Ofsted rated "Good" school
  • Supportive and well organised leadership team
Essential requirements for the role:
  • PGCE in Geography preferred, but Humanities will be fine as long as you have proven experience of teaching Geography
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Previous experience working within a UK school for at least 6 months in the last 2 years
  • Strong behaviour management skills
  • The ability to build rapport with young adults
  • Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service
By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:
  • The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
  • Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 70 FREE, high quality training courses
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools
  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Job Features

Job CategorySecondary, Teacher
Contract typeTemporary
LocationSheffield
Employment typeFull-time
Working hours08:00 - 16:00
Salary£169.00 - £233.00 per day

Geography Teacher Sheffield, S6 £169.00 - £233.00 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only Unique School Solutions are supporting a large se...

Full-Time, Temporary
Sheffield
Posted 13 hours ago
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S10 £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only   Unique School Solutions are supporting a one-form entry primary school in the S10 area of Sheffield, who are needing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis. You will predominantly be working in Years 5 and 6, but may need to support across other year groups if necessary, and will need to support students with Special Educational Needs. This is a full-time position working 8:15am to 3:30pm. The role is to start ASAP.   About the school:
  • One form entry school
  • Diverse community which the school serves
  • "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2024
  • Supportive and well organised leadership team
Essential requirements for the role:
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
  • KS1 and KS2 curriculum knowledge
  • Previous experience working within a school or similar setting
  • SEND experience
  • The ability to build rapport with young learners
  • The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
  • Experience with Phonics is advantageous.
By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:
  • The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
  • Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 70 FREE, high quality training courses
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools
  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Job Features

Job CategoryPrimary, SEND, Teaching Assistant
Contract typeTemporary
LocationSheffield
Employment typeFull-time
Working hours08:15 - 15:30
Salary£100 per day

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S10 £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only Unique School Solutions are supporting a one-form ent...

Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Rotherham
Posted 2 weeks ago
School Administrator Rotherham £14.61 per hour Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement  Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 8:30am to 3:30pm   Unique School Solutions are supporting a large Primary School in Rotherham to appoint a School Administrator. The role will involve using SIMS to support the school admin team with the general day to day running of school. This will include sitting on reception and answering calls as well as welcoming visitors, and entering data on to the system and running reports were requested. The role is to start in September 2026 and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.   About the school:
  • Larger than average primary school
  • Diverse community which the school serves
  • "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2024
  • Supportive and well organised leadership team
Essential requirements for the role:
  • Previous experience working within a school and using SIMS or similar school systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of handling confidential data
  • Accurate data management skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • The ability to work under direction as well as using own initiative
By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:
  • The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
  • Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 70 FREE, high quality training courses
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools
  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin/HR/Finance, Primary
Contract typeTemp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
LocationRotherham
Employment typeFull-time
Working hoursMonday to Friday, term time only, 8:30 - 15:30
Salary£14.61 per hour

School Administrator Rotherham £14.61 per hour Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only...

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