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.
Bex – Supporting private day nurseries across South Yorkshire.
Lydia - Supporting schools across South Yorkshire with non-classroom based roles.
Browse Our Roles
- Engaged students and local community
- High aspirations for pupils
- Supportive leadership team
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Long-term |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Engaged students and local community
- Ofsted ‘Good’ school
- High aspirations for pupils
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Cover Supervisor, Secondary |
| Contract type | Long-term |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- Engaged students and local community
- High aspirations for pupils
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Long-term |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Engaged students and local community
- High aspirations for pupils
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Cover Supervisor, Secondary |
| Contract type | Long-term |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Engaged students and local community
- High aspirations for pupils
- Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
- Work with individuals and small groups of students to reinforce learning.
- Maintain a productive classroom environment, promoting positive behaviour.
- Assist with preparing learning resources and classroom activities.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Encourage student confidence, independence, and participation.
- Support students pastorally, helping to promote their wellbeing and engagement in school life.
- Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety policies at all times
- Previous/recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school environment
- A genuine passion for supporting students and helping them succeed.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal 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 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Long-term |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term-time only |
| Salary | From £100 per day |
Teaching Assistant - Secondary Sheffield, S10 From £100 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only) Unique School Solutions...
- Large primary school
- Ofsted Good school
- Engaged students and local community
- Engaging MAT
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Long-term temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term-time only, 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Salary | £100 per day |
1:1 Teaching Assistant (Primary) Sheffield, S5 From £100 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term temporary Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only) 08:30 - 15:3...
- Specialist SEND provision
- Ofsted Good school
- Engaged students and local community
- Engaging MAT
- Previous and recent experience supporting children with SEND
- Experience working with pupils with Autism and/or ADHD
- A calm, patient and nurturing approach to behaviour and learning
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to differentiate classroom work to meet the students need/preferences
- Team Teach training would be 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 in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
- Access to over 100 FREE, relevant, high-quality training courses all CIPD accredited
- 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 | Long-term temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term-time only, 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Salary | £100 per day |
SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary) Sheffield, S5 From £100 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term temporary Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only) 08:30 - 15:...
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Ofsted Good school
- Engaged students and local community
- Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging, play-based EYFS learning.
- Working with small groups and individual pupils to support early development.
- Encouraging communication, social interaction, and early literacy/numeracy skills.
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Supporting pupils' personal, social, and emotional development.
- Observing and feeding back on pupil progress where required.
- Previous/recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant/Nursery Nurse in EYFS
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent
- Strong EYFS curriculum knowledge
- Confidence to lead 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 in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
- Access to over 100 FREE and relevant high-quality training courses all CIPD accredited
- 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 |
| Contract type | Long-term temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term-time only, 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Salary | £95 per day |
Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S6 From £95 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term temporary Working hours: Monday– Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30 Unique School...
- Ofsted rated "Good" school
- Supportive and well-organised leadership team
- Pupil focussed MAT
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Key Stage 2 experience
- The ability to effectively utilise and manage in-class support staff
- The ability plan and deliver engaging curriculum content
- 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 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, Teacher |
| Contract type | Temporary |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment type | Part-time |
| Working hours | Thursdays and Fridays, term-time only, 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Salary | £168.80 - £232.56 |
Year 5 Teacher Rotherham, S63 From: £168.80 - £232.56 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Part-time, 2 days, Thursday– Friday (term time only) Unique School ...
- Friendly, supportive staff team
- Well resourced working environment
- Wonderful children and a positive, community focused atmosphere
- Experienced in a busy school office environment
- Confident and professional, with excellent communication skills
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise
- IT proficient, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiar with school MIS systems such as Arbor (desirable – training provided)
- Able to interpret and analyse data
- Discreet and reliable, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Comfortable working independently and 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 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 | Admin/HR/Finance, Primary |
| 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 | £14.61 per hour |
School Administrator Sheffield, S5 £14.61 per hour Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time ...
- Engaged students and local community
- High aspirations for pupils
- Supportive leadership team
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Long-term |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Engaged students and local community
- Ofsted ‘Good’ school
- High aspirations for pupils
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Cover Supervisor, Secondary |
| Contract type | Long-term |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- Engaged students and local community
- High aspirations for pupils
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Long-term |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Engaged students and local community
- High aspirations for pupils
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Cover Supervisor, Secondary |
| Contract type | Long-term |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
