Recruitment
Tailored to You
Connecting teachers, teaching assistants and educational staff to long-term and permanent jobs through-out Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.
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.
Browse Our Roles
- UK leading specialist school
- Supports students aged 5-19
- "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2023
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working with children or adults with ASD and/or PDA. This needs to be within the last 2 years, and within a school/residential/social care setting
- A good level of physical fitness. This is a demanding role
- Patience, empathy and calmness
- The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
- Personal care and Makaton experience is desirable but not essential
- 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 30 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
Job Features
| Job Category | SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Salary | £115 per day |
Autism specialist Teaching Assistant Rotherham, S63 £115 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term t...
- SEND school catering for children and young adults aged 5-19
- Ofsted rating "Good" school
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs
- Personal care support
- 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 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
Job Features
| Job Category | SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Doncaster |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:45 - 15:20 |
| Salary | £100 per day |
SEND Teaching Assistant Doncaster £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45am - 3:20pm, term ti...
- Warm and engaging school environment
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Large and culturally diverse school community
- Experienced SEND team
- Previous experience working within a school (mainstream or special)
- Key Stage 2 experience
- Good understanding of the lower KS2 curriculum
- 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 small groups and on a 1:1 basis
- 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 30 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday – Friday, term time, 08.15- 15.30 |
| Salary | £95 per day |
Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Rotherham, S65 £95 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time onl...
- Warm and welcoming school with strong community links
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Supportive SEND team
- Previous experience working within a school (mainstream, nursery or special)
- Previous SEND experience
- Personal care and Moving & Handling experience desirable
- Level 2 or above qualified (or equivalent)
- The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
- The ability to support on a 1:1 basis
- 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 30 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Early Years/Nursery Nurse, Primary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Salary | £95 per day |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
| Contract type | Temp - perm |
| Location | Rotherham, S65 |
| Working Hours | Monday – Friday (term time only) 8.30 – 3.30 |
SEND EYFS Practitioner Rotherham, S65 £95 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only Unique...
- Vibrant and diverse school environment
- "Good" Ofsted
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous and recent experience working within a school
- Strong KS2 curriculum knowledge
- 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 small groups with intervention learning
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term-time only, 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Salary | £95.00 per day |
Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S5 Rate: £95 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm Working hours: Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30 Unique School Solutions are su...
- Large Sheffield Secondary School
- A caring and supportive school that supports its local community
- Continual improvement recognised in 2024 Ofsted report
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working within a school and using Arbor or similar school systems
- Previous experience of handling and reporting data
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of handling confidential data
- Accurate data management skills and attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- The ability to work under direction as well as using own initiative
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Secondary |
School Administrator Sheffield, S35 £14.61 per hour Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, term time only Unique School Solutions are suppor...
- Modern school at heart of local community
- Supportive and positive environment for staff and students
- Outstanding values and high expectations
- Latest Ofsted ‘Good’ 2024 report
- Previous experience in financial admin in a school setting
- Familiar with school finance software systems
- Able to track budgets, process invoices and purchase orders
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of numeracy and ICT skills
- The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Primary |
| Job Category | Finance Officer |
| Contract Type | Temp to perm following a 12 week successful placement |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working Hours | Monday- Friday |
Finance Administrator Sheffield £15 - £16 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week, ...
- Experience supporting learners in a primary school setting
- A genuine passion for supporting learners with SEND and/or behaviours that challenge
- Patience and a nurturing approach to behaviour management
- Supportive, welcoming Church of England School
- Expected Standard in all areas - Ofsted 2026
- Strong and stable staff team
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, Teaching Assistant |
| Job Category | Primary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract Type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful placement |
| Location | Sheffield, S21 |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday- Friday, term-time only |
| Salary | £95 per day |
Teaching Assistant Primary School Sheffield, S21 £95 per day Unique School Solutions are supporting a popular Church of England School in the S21 area of Sheffield to appoint a Teaching Assistant on ...
- Large secondary school supporting students aged 11-16
- Strong community links
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience of working with children and/or young adults aged 11-16
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Strong organisational skills
- The ability to build rapport with young people whilst remaining professional and maintaining behaviour boundaries
- Resilient nature
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Salary | £138 per day |
Year Manager Sheffield, S35 £138 per day Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Temp – perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 08:...
- Warm and welcoming school
- Strong community links
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Previous and recent experience working within a school supporting students with SEND needs
- Previous experience of differentiating learning for students 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 small groups
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract Type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful placement |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday- Friday, term-time only |
| Salary | £100 per day |
SEND Teaching Assistant (primary) Sheffield, S21 From £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm Working hours: Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30 Unique School Solutions ar...
- Large Sheffield Secondary School
- "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2025
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working within a school and using BROMCOM or similar school systems
- Previous experience of handling and reporting data
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Secondary |
| Contract type | Temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:00 - 16:00 |
School Administrator Sheffield, S6 £14.61 per hour Start date: Immediately Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, term time only Unique School Solutions are supportin...
- Close community Primary School
- "Expected Standard” – Ofsted September 2026
- Dedicated and supportive leadership team
- Previous experience working within a school and using a 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Primary |
| Contract type | Temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:00 - 15:30 |
| Salary | £14.71 per hour |
School Administrator Sheffield, S26 £14.71 per hour Start date: Immediate Contract type: Long Term Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 3.30pm, term time only Unique School Solution...
- Specialist setting
- Diverse community which the school serves
- Ofsted rated “Good” school
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working with children/young people for at least 3 months in the last 2 years.
- Previous experience of working in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) or Young Offenders Institute (YOI) beneficial but not essential
- The ability to build rapport with learners from a diverse background and with a range of needs
- Strong behaviour management skills – This is a challenging setting!
- A calm, resilient and empathetic nature
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Job Category | SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract Type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment Type | Full time |
| Working Hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 8.00 -16.00 |
| Salary | £115 per day |
SEND Teaching Assistant Sheffield £115.00 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp – perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 08:...
- Large and vibrant school
- Strong community links
- Previous and recent experience working within EYFS in a school or nursery
- Minimum Level 3 EYFS qualification
- 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 small groups
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Early Years/Nursery Nurse, Primary, Teaching Assistant |
| Job Category | EYFS, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract Type | Temporary to Permanent |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working Hours | Monday-Friday 8.30-3.30 |
| Salary | £100 |
Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant Rotherham, S61 From £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm Working hours: Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30 Unique School Solutions are ...
- Specialist setting
- Diverse community which the school serves
- Ofsted rated "Good" school
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- PGCE in Secondary Maths
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Previous experience working within a school for at least 3 months in the last 2 years
- The ability to build rapport with learners from a diverse background and with a range of needs
- Strong behaviour management skills - This is a challenging setting!
- A calm, resilient and empathetic nature
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, Secondary, SEND, Teacher |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday – Friday, term time only, 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Salary | £175.00 - £241.00 per day |
Maths (SEND) Teacher Sheffield £175.00 - £241.00 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time onl...
- UK leading specialist school
- Supports students aged 5-19
- "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2023
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working with children or adults with ASD and/or PDA. This needs to be within the last 2 years, and within a school/residential/social care setting
- A good level of physical fitness. This is a demanding role
- Patience, empathy and calmness
- The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
- Personal care and Makaton experience is desirable but not essential
- 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 30 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
Job Features
| Job Category | SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Salary | £115 per day |
Autism specialist Teaching Assistant Rotherham, S63 £115 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term t...
- SEND school catering for children and young adults aged 5-19
- Ofsted rating "Good" school
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs
- Personal care support
- 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 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
Job Features
| Job Category | SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Doncaster |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:45 - 15:20 |
| Salary | £100 per day |
SEND Teaching Assistant Doncaster £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45am - 3:20pm, term ti...
- Warm and engaging school environment
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Large and culturally diverse school community
- Experienced SEND team
- Previous experience working within a school (mainstream or special)
- Key Stage 2 experience
- Good understanding of the lower KS2 curriculum
- 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 small groups and on a 1:1 basis
- 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 30 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday – Friday, term time, 08.15- 15.30 |
| Salary | £95 per day |
Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Rotherham, S65 £95 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time onl...
- Warm and welcoming school with strong community links
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Supportive SEND team
- Previous experience working within a school (mainstream, nursery or special)
- Previous SEND experience
- Personal care and Moving & Handling experience desirable
- Level 2 or above qualified (or equivalent)
- The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
- The ability to support on a 1:1 basis
- 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 30 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Early Years/Nursery Nurse, Primary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Salary | £95 per day |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
| Contract type | Temp - perm |
| Location | Rotherham, S65 |
| Working Hours | Monday – Friday (term time only) 8.30 – 3.30 |
SEND EYFS Practitioner Rotherham, S65 £95 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only Unique...
