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 School Solutions is supporting a secondary school in the S10 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and talented SEND 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:

• Engaged students and local community
• High aspirations for pupils

The role:

• 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

Essential requirements for the role:

• 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

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.

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.

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.