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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
Rotherham
Posted 10 hours ago
School Administrator Rotherham, S66 £14.71 per hour Start date: Immediate Contract type: Temporary  Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4pm, term time only   Unique School Solutions are supporting a Primary School in Rotherham to appoint a School Administrator. The role will involve using Arbor and ParentPay to support the school admin team with the general day to day running of the school including recording attendance, and school dinner money. The role is to start immediately, and will be full time.   About the school:
  • Small community Catholic Primary School
  • "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2022
  • Dedicated and supportive leadership team
Essential requirements for the role:
  • Previous experience working within a school and using Arbor or any other school management system is essential
  • The ability to work under direction as well as using own initiative and able to hit the ground running
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of handling confidential data
  • Accurate data management skills
  • Good organisational skills
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 74 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 typeTemporary
LocationRotherham
Employment typeFull-time
Working hoursMonday to Friday, term-time only, 08:30 - 16:00
Salary£14.71 per hour

School Administrator Rotherham, S66 £14.71 per hour Start date: Immediate Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4pm, term time only Unique School Solutions are support...

Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Rotherham
Posted 10 hours ago
SEMH Teaching Assistant Rotherham £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm Working hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.45- 4.00 Unique School Solutions are supporting a warm and welcoming special needs school in Rotherham to recruit for an experienced and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH needs within their specialist provision for children aged 10-18 years. This school provides bespoke educational opportunities students with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. The role will be working within the classroom under the direction of the teacher supporting students with complex behaviours. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with complex behaviour needs and additional needs such as Autism, ADHD and PDA.   About the school:
  • Warm and engaging school environment
  •  Supportive and well organised leadership team
  •  Fantastic school facilities
  •  Extensive training opportunities for staff
    Essential requirements for the role:
  • Previous experience working within a school (mainstream or special) or childrens residential environment.
  • Experience supporting children with SEMH
  • The ability to build rapport with young learners
  •  The ability to remain calm in sometimes challenging behavioural situations
  •  The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
  •  The ability to support SEND children with complex behavioural needs on a 1:1 basis
    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 CategorySEND, Teaching Assistant
Job CategorySEMH, Teaching Assistant
Contract TypeTemp to Perm
LocationRotherham
Employment TypeFull time
Working HoursMonday to Friday, term time only
Salary£100 Per day

SEMH Teaching Assistant Rotherham £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm Working hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.45- 4.00 Unique School Solutions are support...

Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Rotherham
Posted 10 hours ago
SEND Teaching Assistant Rotherham £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm Working hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.45- 4.00 Unique School Solutions are supporting a warm and welcoming special needs school in Rotherham to recruit for an experienced and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND needs within their specialist primary school for children aged 5-11 years. This school provides bespoke educational opportunities to primary age students with a range of additional needs. The role will be working within the classroom under the direction of the teacher supporting children on a 1:1 and small group basis. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with complex behaviour needs and communication difficulties.The role may require personal care, for which full on-site training will be provided.   About the school:
  • Warm and engaging school environment
  • Fantastic school facilities
  • Extensive training opportunities for staff
  Essential requirements for the role:
  • Previous experience working within a school (mainstream or special)
  • Experience supporting children with SEND
  •  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
  • The ability to support SEND children with complex additional needs on a 1:1 basis
  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
  Unique School Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Barred List Check relevant to the post. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.   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 CategorySEND, Teaching Assistant
Job CategorySEND, Teaching Assistant
Contract TypeTemp to Perm following 12 weks successful temporary placement
LocationRotherham
Employment TypeFull-time
Working HoursMonday to Friday term time only
Salary£100

SEND Teaching Assistant Rotherham £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm Working hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.45- 4.00 Unique School Solutions are support...

Full-Time, Permanent
Barnsley
Posted 2 days ago
Cover Manager Barnsley Salary:  Grade 6, £34,434.00 – £36,363.00 FTE (Pro rata salary £30,422.00 - £32,127.00) Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Permanent Unique School Solutions are a long-term and permanent education agency supporting South Yorkshire schools with their staffing needs. We are proud to be supporting a Secondary School in the Barnsley area to appoint a Cover Manager. About the School: - Part of a large Multi-Academy-Trust - Strong and supportive leadership team - Opportunity for CPD and progression - Ofsted rated "Good" for overall effectiveness – June 2025 Duties of the role: - Cover Management & Agency Liaison: Oversee the daily staff cover schedule, accurately report absences in the MIS system, and manage room allocations or displacements. Act as the primary contact for supply agencies, evaluating the performance of supply teachers and ensuring they receive a proper induction upon arrival. - Team Leadership: Take responsibility for the performance management, training, and development of the academy's Cover Supervisors. - Classroom Supervision: Supervise pupils on work set during short-term teacher absences, answer student questions, manage behaviour to maintain a constructive learning environment, and ensure classrooms are left in good order. - Student Support: Build positive relationships with students, promote independence, encourage inclusion, and escort pupils on educational visits or out-of-academy activities. Essential requirements for the role: - Strong organizational and communication skills - Ability to build constructive relationships with both external agencies and internal colleagues - Proficient in using ICT to support learning - Effective leadership skills - Confident managing student behaviour in accordance with academy policies - A strong commitment to professional development, equal opportunities, and data protection (GDPR) is essential. The role is a permanent position and Unique School Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of the school. We and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If offered the position you must undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references. 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.    

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin/HR/Finance, Secondary
Job CategorySecondary, School Admin
Contract TypePermanent
LocationBarnsley
Employment TypeFull Time
Working HoursTerm time only, Mon-Fri
Salary£34,434.00 – £36,363.00 FTE

Cover Manager Barnsley Salary: Grade 6, £34,434.00 – £36,363.00 FTE (Pro rata salary £30,422.00 - £32,127.00) Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Permanent Unique School Solutions are a lon...

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