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.
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Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Secondary |
| Job Category | Secondary, School Admin |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Working Hours | Term 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...
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Secondary |
| Job Category | Secondary, PA |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Working Hours | Term time only, Mon-Fri |
PA to Principal Barnsley Salary: £31,525.00 - £32,578.00 (FTE, Salary to be pro rata) Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Permanent Unique School Solutions are a long-term and permanent educati...
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Secondary |
| Job Category | Secondary, Student Services |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Working Hours | Term time only, Mon-Fri |
| Salary | TBC |
Student Services Administrator Barnsley Salary: TBC Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Permanent Unique School Solutions are a long-term and permanent education agency supporting South Yorkshire...
Teaching Assistant
Secondary School
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Salary: FTE salary £28,608.00 - £29,542.00, pro rata salary £23,908.94 - £24,689.53
Start date: As soon as possible
Permanent
Unique School Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Secondary School in the Barnsley area to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis.
Essential requirements for the role:
- 5 GCSE's or above / equivalent including English & Maths
- Previous experience working with children in a school setting
- The ability to work under own initiative
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and policies
- The ability communicate effectively
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Working to support interventions with students who required additional mentoring to achieve GCSE
- Supporting students in small groups and individually across KS3 and KS4 as required
- Promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support including those with special needs under the direction of a class teacher/ SENCO.
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
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.
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary, Teaching Assistant |
| Job Category | Secondary, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Permanent |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working Hours | (35 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks) |
| Salary | FTE salary £28,608.00 - £29,542.00, pro rata salary £23,908.94 - £24,689.53) |
Teaching Assistant Secondary School Barnsley, South Yorkshire Salary: FTE salary £28,608.00 - £29,542.00, pro rata salary £23,908.94 - £24,689.53 Start date: As soon as possible Permanent Unique S...
Integrated Resource Unit Supervisor
Secondary School
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Salary: FTE £27,694.00 - £28,598.00 (£24,467.65 - £25,266.33 pro rata salary)
As soon as possible
Permanent
Unique School Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Secondary School in the Barnsley area to appoint an Integrated Resource Unit Supervisor to oversee the daily running of their IR.
Essential requirements for the role:
- 5 GCSE's or above / equivalent including English & Maths
- Previous experience working with children with SEND and/or behaviours that challenge, school avoidance, anxiety and social needs
- The ability to work under pressure and think on your feet
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and policies
- Previous experience working within a school or similar establishment
Duties include but are not limited to:
- To be the first line of support for Teaching Assistants working in the IR
- To implement changes and adaptations within the IR to drive results
- To support children directly within the IR
- To implement and hold boundaries relating to the students who are accessing the IR and direct them to other support services if necessary
- To work closely with parents/carers and Senior Leadership
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
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.
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary |
| Job Category | Secondary, Integrated Resource Unit Supervisor |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working Hours | Full Time (37 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks) |
| Salary | FTE £27,694.00 - £28,598.00 (£24,467.65 - £25,266.33 pro rata salary) |
Integrated Resource Unit Supervisor Secondary School Barnsley, South Yorkshire Salary: FTE £27,694.00 - £28,598.00 (£24,467.65 - £25,266.33 pro rata salary) As soon as possible Permanent Unique Sc...
- Large catholic primary school
- Close community school
- "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2025
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working within a primary school and using Arbor or similar school systems
- 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, Primary |
| Contract type | Long term temporary |
| Location | Doncaster |
| Employment type | Part-time over 5 days |
| Working hours | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri AM. Weds all day. Term time only. |
| Salary | £14.71 per hour |
School Administrator Doncaster £14.71 per hour Start date: 5 October Contract type: Long term temporary Working hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday AM only and all day Wednesday. Term time on...
- An outstanding maintained nursery school
- Based in Rotherham, S62
- "Outstanding" school in all areas - Ofsted 2023
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is essential
- Previous experience of catering for groups of 50 plus
- Ideally previous experience of catering for groups of children
- Ideally previous experience of working in a school setting
- A friendly and positive attitude
- Ability to manage own workload as well as work with 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 | Catering, Nursery |
| Contract type | Long term temporary |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Salary | £14.71 per hour |
Nursery Cook Rotherham £14.71 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Long term temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 9am – 4pm Unique School Solutions are supporting a nurse...
- Large primary school in central Sheffield
- Community orientated school
- "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2024
- Dedicated and supportive leadership team
- Previous experience working within a school and using Arbor is essential
- The ability to work under direction as well as using own initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- 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, 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Salary | £14.61 per hour |
School Administrator Sheffield, S2 £14.61 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm, term time only Unique School Solutions are supporting...
- 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 primary school
- 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 70 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- Friday, term time only |
| Salary | £95 |
Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S2 From £95 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Long-term temporary Working hours: Monday– Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30 Unique School Solutions...
- Large multicultural school
- "Good" Ofsted
- Engaged students
- Supportive leadership team
- Previous and recent experience teaching Key Stage 2
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons
- Strong classroom management 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 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 | Teacher |
| Contract Type | 6 weeks |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working Hours | Monday- Friday |
| Salary | £175 |
Year 4 Teacher Sheffield, S5 From £175 per day Start date: October 2026 Contract type: 6 weeks (with possibility of extension) Working hours: Monday – Friday, (term time only) Unique School Solutio...
- Small school
- 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 70 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 | Full-time |
| Working Hours | Monday- Friday term time only |
| Salary | £95 |
Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S20 From £95 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Long-term temporary Working hours: Monday– Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30 Unique School Solution...
- Large primary school
- 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 70 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- Friday term time only |
| Salary | £95 |
Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S2 From £95 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Long-term temporary Working hours: Monday– Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30 Unique School Solutions...
- Warm and welcoming small school
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous and recent experience working within a school in Key Stage 2
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract Type | Temp to perm following a 12 week successful temporary placement |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment Type | Full- time |
| Working Hours | Monday- Friday |
Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Rotherham, S63 From £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...
- Warm and welcoming school environment
- "Good" Ofsted
- Engaged students
- Strong community links
- Previous and recent experience teaching EYFS
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons
- 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, Teacher |
| Contract Type | Long-term On-going |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working Hours | Monday- Friday |
EYFS Teacher Rotherham, S63 From £175 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Long-term, on-going Working hours: Monday – Friday, (term time only) Unique School Solutions are supporting a warm and ...
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Secondary |
| Job Category | Secondary, School Admin |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Working Hours | Term 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...
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Secondary |
| Job Category | Secondary, PA |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Working Hours | Term time only, Mon-Fri |
PA to Principal Barnsley Salary: £31,525.00 - £32,578.00 (FTE, Salary to be pro rata) Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Permanent Unique School Solutions are a long-term and permanent educati...
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Secondary |
| Job Category | Secondary, Student Services |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Working Hours | Term time only, Mon-Fri |
| Salary | TBC |
Student Services Administrator Barnsley Salary: TBC Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Permanent Unique School Solutions are a long-term and permanent education agency supporting South Yorkshire...
Teaching Assistant
Secondary School
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Salary: FTE salary £28,608.00 - £29,542.00, pro rata salary £23,908.94 - £24,689.53
Start date: As soon as possible
Permanent
Unique School Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Secondary School in the Barnsley area to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis.
Essential requirements for the role:
- 5 GCSE's or above / equivalent including English & Maths
- Previous experience working with children in a school setting
- The ability to work under own initiative
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and policies
- The ability communicate effectively
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Working to support interventions with students who required additional mentoring to achieve GCSE
- Supporting students in small groups and individually across KS3 and KS4 as required
- Promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support including those with special needs under the direction of a class teacher/ SENCO.
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
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.
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary, Teaching Assistant |
| Job Category | Secondary, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Permanent |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working Hours | (35 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks) |
| Salary | FTE salary £28,608.00 - £29,542.00, pro rata salary £23,908.94 - £24,689.53) |
Teaching Assistant Secondary School Barnsley, South Yorkshire Salary: FTE salary £28,608.00 - £29,542.00, pro rata salary £23,908.94 - £24,689.53 Start date: As soon as possible Permanent Unique S...
