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 is supporting a secondary school in the S10 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role. The school aspires to improve the life chances and dreams of all its students through ongoing progress and improvement in learning. They strive to make education a transformational experience, regardless of ability or background, and their record of sustained success reflects their commitment to raising achievement for everyone.   About the school:

• Supportive senior leadership team
• Engaged students and local community
• High aspirations for pupils

The role

• 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

Essential requirements for the role:

• 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.

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an 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

  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure, which includes a face-to-face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.   Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.  

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 - 15:30   Unique School Solutions is supporting a large vibrant primary school in the S5 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role. This rewarding role involves providing 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and thrive within the classroom environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCO to deliver tailored support throughout the school day.   About the school:

• Large primary school
• Ofsted Good school
• Engaged students and local community
• Engaging MAT

Essential requirements for the role: • Previous and recent experience supporting children with SEND • Experience working with pupils with Autism and/or ADHD • A calm, patient and nurturing approach to behavior 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. By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from: • The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish • Paid via PAYE only with an 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   All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure, which includes a face-to-face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.   Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.  

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 - 15:30   Unique School Solutions is supporting a primary school in the S5 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work within their specialist provision on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role. This rewarding role involves providing support to pupils with additional needs within a specialist learning environment. As a SEND Teaching Assistant you will work closely with a small specialist team to help the students access learning, develop confidence, and thrive within the school environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, team and SENDCO to deliver tailored support throughout the school day.   About the school:

• Specialist SEND provision
• Ofsted Good school
• Engaged students and local community
• Engaging MAT

Essential requirements for the role:

• 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.

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an 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

  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure, which includes a face-to-face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.   Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

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 Solutions is supporting a warm and welcoming primary school in the S6 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant 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. Every child is known and valued   About the school:

• Supportive senior leadership team
• Ofsted Good school
• Engaged students and local community

The role

• 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.

Essential requirements for the role:

• 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

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants, as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an 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

  Unique School Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Barred List Check relevant to the post. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Early Career Teachers   Unique School Solutions are a specialist long-term and permanent education agency who have an excellent track record of providing well matched job opportunities for Early Career Teachers. We understand the looking for your first role is daunting, and we are here to help!   With over 60 years combined experience working within education recruitment, we have strong links with schools throughout Sheffield, supporting them with long-term recruitment needs. We know our schools very well and can support you through your journey to making the perfect match. Most importantly, we listen to what you want from your next job!   Not ready for the responsibility of teaching just yet? No problem! We have shorter term opportunities to work in HLTA or TA roles.   Unique School Solutions are currently working with a number of South Yorkshire schools, who are looking for teaching staff from September 2026.   Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous/recent UK teaching experience
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Good curriculum knowledge
• The ability to build rapport with students
• The ability to design and deliver engaging lessons

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
• Access to over 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

  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face-to-face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender's Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary schools)   Unique School Solutions are supporting several mainstream secondary schools in Sheffield to recruit SEND Teaching Assistants to work either within the classroom or within specialist units, supporting students with SEND needs on long-term and temporary to permanent basis, following a successful 12 week temporary placement.. The role will be working under the direction of the teacher supporting students with the curriculum and developmental targets.   Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous experience working within a school (mainstream or special)
• Secondary school employment experience
• Experience supporting students with SEND
• The ability to build positive rapport with 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

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
• Access to over 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

  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face-to-face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Flexible & long-term opportunities Unique School Solutions are recruiting Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join our growing demand for private day nurseries across South Yorkshire. If you are passionate about giving every child the best start in life, we would love to hear from you!   About the Role: We are seeking fully qualified and dedicated Early Years practitioners to support our partner nurseries as they continue to grow. This role offers flexible working, with long-term temporary to permanent opportunities for the right candidates. Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you’ll help create safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environments where children can thrive.   What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate will have:

• A Level 3 full and relevant childcare qualification
• A strong working knowledge of the EYFS and current safeguarding procedures
• A genuine passion for early years education
• A paediatric first aid certificate (preferred, but training can be provided)
• A warm, caring, and professional approach when working with children, colleagues, and families
• Flexibility in availability and hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as a key person for a small group of children
• Building positive, professional relationships with parents and families
• Working closely with external agencies to support children’s development
• Planning and delivering fun, engaging, and purposeful learning opportunities (under the direction of the Room Leader)
• Observing, assessing, and monitoring children’s progress

Working Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• Various shifts available between 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Flexibility required

Additional Information: By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an 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

  Unique School Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Barred List Check relevant to the post. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.   Interested? Apply Today!   Join a team where your passion, creativity, and commitment to early years education are truly valued.   We can’t wait to welcome our next Early Years Practitioner to the Unique School Solutions family.

SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary schools)   Unique School Solutions are supporting several mainstream primary schools in Sheffield to recruit SEND Teaching Assistants to work either within the classroom or within specialist units, supporting students with SEND needs on long-term and temporary to permanent basis, following a successful 12 week temporary placement. The role will be working under the direction of the teacher supporting students with the curriculum and developmental targets.   Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous experience working within a school (mainstream or special)
• Primary school employment experience
• Experience supporting students with SEND
• The ability to build positive rapport with 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

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
• Access to over 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

  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face-to-face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.