Teaching Assistant (Secondary School) – September 2026

Teaching Assistant – Secondary

Sheffield, S35

From £95 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 large secondary school in the S35 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 wants every pupil to be prepared for a world that is increasingly dynamic, diverse and full of possibility. Their curriculum is broad, knowledge-rich and designed to inspire pupils to think deeply, question confidently and approach challenges with determination.

About the school:

• Ofsted ‘good’ school
• Engaged students and local community
• Pupil focussed

The role

• Supporting students to access curriculum content within a classroom environment
• Supporting the class teacher to maintain a safe environment

Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous/recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant
• The ability to work with small groups of students supporting learning
• The ability to work with students on a 1:1 basis supporting learning

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

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.