Hero Poster

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.

Bex – Supporting private day nurseries across South Yorkshire.

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

Full-Time, Temporary
Sheffield
Posted 9 hours ago
SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary Sheffield, S35 £115 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only) 08:00 - 16:00   Unique School Solutions is supporting a secondary school in the S35 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and talented SEND Teaching Assistant on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role.   About the school:
  • Engaged students and local community
  • High aspirations for pupils
  • Supportive leadership team
The role:
  • Supporting SEND students to access curriculum content within a classroom environment
  • Working on a 1:1 basis with students with SEND needs including Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and SEMH needs
  • Supporting with the design and delivery of educational resources
  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
  • Encourage student confidence, independence, and participation
  • Working as part of the SEND team
  • Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety policies at all times
Essential requirements for the role:
  • Previous/recent experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant in a school environment
  • Experience working with students with a range of SEND needs
  • The ability to work with small groups of students supporting learning
  • The ability to work with students on a 1:1 basis supporting learning
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 in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 100 FREE, high-quality training courses, across all specialisms and CIPD accredited
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks
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 Offenders 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, SEND, Teaching Assistant
Contract typeLong-term
LocationSheffield
Employment typeFull-time
Working hoursMonday to Friday, term time only, 08:00 - 16:00
Salary£115.00 per day

SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary Sheffield, S35 £115 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only) 08:00 - 16:00 Unique Sc...

Full-Time, Temporary
Sheffield
Posted 12 hours ago
Cover Supervisor - Secondary Sheffield, S35 £115 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only)   Unique School Solutions is supporting a secondary school in the S35 area of Sheffield to appoint an inspirational Cover Supervisor on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role which would be perfect for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to build a career in education.   About the school:
  • Supportive senior leadership team
  • Engaged students and local community
  • Ofsted ‘Good’ school
  • High aspirations for pupils
The Role:
  • Deliver pre-set lesson plans in the absence of the classroom teacher, ensuring students remain engaged, on task, and working in a positive learning environment
  • Manage classroom behaviour, provide support where required, and report back to teaching staff at the end of each lesson
Essential requirements for the role:
  • Have experience working with secondary-aged children or young people
  • Are confident leading classes and managing behaviour
  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Are adaptable, proactive, and able to think on their feet
  • Are flexible to move from class to class
  • Hold a degree or relevant experience
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 in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 100 FREE, high-quality training courses, across all specialisms and CIPD accredited
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks
  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 Offenders 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 CategoryCover Supervisor, Secondary
Contract typeLong-term
LocationSheffield
Employment typeFull-time
Working hoursMonday to Friday, term-time only
Salary£115 per day

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Sheffield, S35 £115 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only) Unique School Solutions is sup...

Full-Time, Temporary
Sheffield
Posted 12 hours ago
SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary Sheffield, S10 £115 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only), 08:00 - 16:00   Unique School Solutions is supporting a secondary school in the S10 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and talented SEND Teaching Assistant on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role.   The school aspires to improve the life chances and dreams of all its students through ongoing progress and improvement in learning. They strive to make education a transformational experience, regardless of ability or background, and their record of sustained success reflects their commitment to raising achievement for everyone.   About the school:
  • Engaged students and local community
  • High aspirations for pupils
The role:
  • Supporting SEND students to access curriculum content within a classroom environment
  • Working on a 1:1 basis with students with SEND needs including Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and SEMH needs
  • Supporting with the design and delivery of educational resources
  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
  • Encourage student confidence, independence, and participation
  • Working as part of the SEND team
  • Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety policies at all times
Essential requirements for the role:
  • Previous/recent experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant in a school environment
  • Experience working with students with a range of SEND needs
  • The ability to work with small groups of students supporting learning
  • The ability to work with students on a 1:1 basis supporting learning
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 in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 100 FREE, high-quality training courses, across all specialisms and CIPD accredited
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks
  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 Offenders 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, SEND, Teaching Assistant
Contract typeLong-term
LocationSheffield
Employment typeFull-time
Working hoursMonday to Friday, term-time only, 08:00 - 16:00
Salary£115 per day

SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary Sheffield, S10 £115 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only), 08:00 - 16:00 Unique S...

Full-Time, Temporary
Sheffield
Posted 12 hours ago
Cover Supervisor - Secondary Sheffield, S10 From £115 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only)   Unique School Solutions is supporting a secondary school in the S10 area of Sheffield to appoint an inspirational Cover Supervisor on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role which would be perfect for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to build a career in education.   The school aspires to improve the life chances and dreams of all its students through ongoing progress and improvement in learning and requires someone who shares this ethos. They strive to make education a transformational experience, regardless of ability or background, and their record of sustained success reflects their commitment to raising achievement for everyone.   About the school:
  • Supportive senior leadership team
  • Engaged students and local community
  • High aspirations for pupils
The Role:
  • Deliver pre-set lesson plans in the absence of the classroom teacher, ensuring students remain engaged, on task, and working in a positive learning environment
  • Manage classroom behaviour, provide support where required, and report back to teaching staff at the end of each lesson
Essential requirements for the role:
  • Have experience working with secondary-aged children or young people
  • Are confident leading classes and managing behaviour
  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Are adaptable, proactive, and able to think on their feet
  • Are flexible to move from class to class
  • Hold a degree or relevant experience
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 in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 100 FREE, high-quality training courses, across all specialisms and CIPD accredited
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks
  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 Offenders 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 CategoryCover Supervisor, Secondary
Contract typeLong-term
LocationSheffield
Employment typeFull-time
Working hoursMonday to Friday, term-time only
Salary£115 per day

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Sheffield, S10 From £115 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only) Unique School Solutions i...

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