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Early Years Practitioner
Sheffield, S4
£12.90 per hour
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
Working hours: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week between hours 7.30am – 6pm (on rota)
Unique School Solutions is dedicated to connecting passionate, skilled education professionals with nurturing, high‑quality early years settings. We work closely with early years provisions that share our commitment to giving every child the best possible start in life. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive team that values your expertise, invests in your development, and champions your wellbeing.
The role is to start ASAP and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks (With a list of additional benefits!).
About the nursery:
- A warm, community‑focused preschool inspired by play‑based, child‑led learning
- Strong emphasis on nurturing confidence, independence, and creativity in early years
- Inclusive environment celebrating diversity, culture, and individuality
- Supportive team committed to high‑quality EYFS practice
- Engaging indoor and outdoor spaces designed to spark curiosity and exploration
- Strong partnerships with families to ensure holistic support for every child
- Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Strong understanding of the EYFS and child‑centred practice
- Experience working in an early years or nursery setting
- Ability to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
- Confident in observing, assessing, and planning for children’s development
- Excellent communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and high‑quality care
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work well as part of a small, supportive 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 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, Private day nurseries |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week |
| Salary | £12.90 per hour |
Early Years Practitioner Sheffield, S4 £12.90 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per we...
Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Rotherham
Posted 4 days ago
SEND EYFS Practitioner
Rotherham, S65
£95 per day
Start date: September 2026
Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only
Unique School Solutions are supporting a warm and welcoming primary school in the S65 area of Rotherham to recruit for an experienced and enthusiastic SEND EYFS Practitioner to work across school, supporting children with Special Educational Needs in the classroom.
About the school:
- 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: September 2026 Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time o...
Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Rotherham
Posted 4 days ago
Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant
Rotherham, S65
£95 per day
Start date: September 2026
Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 08:15 - 15:30
Unique School Solutions are supporting a Primary School in the S65 area of Rotherham to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4) supporting children in small groups and on a 1:1 basis. The role will be working within the classroom under the direction of the teacher supporting students with the Key Stage 2 curriculum and developmental targets.
About the school:
- 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: September 2026 Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, ter...
Full-Time, Permanent, Temporary to Permanent
Sheffield
Posted 4 days ago
SEND Teaching Assistant
Sheffield
£115 per day
Start date: September 2026
Contract type: Permanent or temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 08:00- 16:00
Unique School Solutions are supporting a school in Sheffield, who are needing to appoint SEND Teaching Assistants for some new sites that are opening in September. Working within the classroom under the direction of the teacher, you will be supporting students across Key Stages 2,3 and 4. The role is to start in September and will either be a permanent position or a temp to perm after a 12 week period.
About the school:
- Large school with numerous satellite sites.
- Diverse community which the school serves.
- Ofsted rated "Good" school.
- Supportive and well organised leadership team.
- Teaching Assistant qualification beneficial but not essential.
- Previous experience working with children/young adults for at least 3 months in the last 2 years. This doesn't have to be in a school.
- The ability to build rapport with learners from a diverse background and with a range of needs.
- The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative.
- Experience with Phonics is advantageous.
- 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, Secondary, SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| 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 | £115 per day |
SEND Teaching Assistant Sheffield £115 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Permanent or temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, t...
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Primary
Rotherham, S63
From £115 per day
Start date: September
Contract type: Long-term
Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only)
Unique School Solutions is supporting a warm and welcoming primary school in the S63 area of Rotherham to appoint an enthusiastic and HLTA on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role.
The school is a happy, safe and exciting place of learning. They strive to make strong relationships and genuine partnerships with families and the wider community to support children on their journey in life.
About the school:
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Engaged students and local community
- Engaging MAT
- Leading whole classes with teaching and learning across key stage 1 and key stage 2
- Utilising in school support staff whilst delivering lessons
- Minimum Level 3 Teaching and Learning qualification (or equivalent)
- Confidence to deliver and adapt pre-planned lessons across key stages 1 and key stages 2
- Previous/recent experience working as a HLTA within a primary school
- Strong key stage 1 and key stage 2 knowledge
- 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 | High Level Teaching Assistant, Primary |
| Contract Type | Long-term |
| Location | Rotherham S63 |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working Hours | Monday – Friday (term time only) |
| Salary | £115 per day |
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Primary Rotherham, S63 From £115 per day Start date: September Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only) Unique Schoo...
Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Sheffield
Posted 4 days ago
Year 5 Teaching Assistant
Sheffield, S5
£90 per day
Start date: September 2026
Contract type: Temp - perm
Working hours: Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30
Unique School Solutions are supporting an Ofsted ‘ Good’ Primary School in the S5 area of Sheffield to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in Year 5. The role will be working within the classroom under the direction of the teacher supporting students with the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
About the school:
- Warm and engaging school environment
- "Good" Ofsted
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working within a school or similar setting
- 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 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 | Sheffield |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working Hours | Monday- Friday term time only, 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Salary | £90 per day |
Year 5 Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S5 £90 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Temp - perm Working hours: Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30 Unique School Solutions are sup...
Exams Officer
Sheffield, S5
£14.61 - £16.00 per hour
Start date: September 2026
Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only
Unique School Solutions are supporting a large secondary school in the S5 area of Sheffield, who are looking to appoint an Exams Officer. The Exams Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless, secure, and compliant delivery of all internal and external examinations. You will oversee the full examination cycle from initial entries to results day, strictly adhering to JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements. This high-stakes environment requires a detail-driven professional who can remain calm under pressure. The role is to start in September 2026 and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.
Key responsibilities:
- Planning, Entries & Compliance including coordinate exam entries, maintain regulatory compliance, manage access arrangements and budget control
- Logistics & Exam Operations including timetabling, secure storage, staff management and communication
- Data, Results & Contingency including MIS management, results days and incident management
- Previous exams officer experience
- Proven experience handling data within a school Management Information System
- Working knowledge of the UK secondary education system and exam board structures
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Organisational excellence
- Resilience under pressure
- Strong communication
- 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, Secondary |
| 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 + 10 days |
Exams Officer Sheffield, S5 £14.61 - £16.00 per hour Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term ti...
Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Sheffield
Posted 4 days ago
School Administrator
Sheffield, S35
£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, 08:00 - 16:00
We are delighted to be supporting a secondary school in S35, in their search for an organised, approachable and proactive administrator. This is a key front of house role at the heart of a vibrant school community. As the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, you will provide a warm, professional reception service while delivering high quality administrative support across the school. You will work closely with the school Business Manager and Headteacher, becoming an essential part of the day to day running of the school office.
About the 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, Secondary |
| 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, S35 £14.61 per hour Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time...
Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Sheffield
Posted 4 days ago
Art & Music Teacher
Sheffield, S2
£169.00 - £233.00 per day
Start date: September 2026
Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 08:00 - 16:00
Unique School Solutions are supporting a school in the S2 area of Sheffield, who are needing an Art and Music teacher. You will be planning, delivering and marking schemes of work for Key Stage 3 and 4 students who are deemed vulnerable, at risk or have behavioural difficulties, in a specialist setting, with support from teaching assistants. You will be expected to carry out all standard duties including parents evenings, internal and external meetings etc. The role is to start in September 2026, on a full-time basis and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.
About the school:
- Large school with a number of satellite sites across Sheffield
- Diverse community which the school serves
- Ofsted rated "Good" school
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- PGCE in Secondary Music or Art
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Previous UK National Curriculum teaching experience for at least 6 months in the last 2 years
- Previous experience of working in a Pupil Referral Unit or Young Offenders Institute would be beneficial, but not essential
- The ability to build rapport with learners from a diverse background and with a range of needs
- 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 | Secondary, SEND, Teacher |
| 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 | £169.00 - £233.00 per day |
Art & Music Teacher Sheffield, S2 £169.00 - £233.00 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Frid...
Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Rotherham
Posted 4 days ago
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 time only
Unique School Solutions are working with a specialist school in Rotherham who are needing Autism (ASD) specialist Teaching Assistants to work in both their primary and secondary units, supporting students with Autism (ASD) and/or Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The role is to start ASAP and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.
About the school:
- 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...