School Caretaker Sheffield £15.75 - £16 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement  Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, 52 weeks per year   Unique School Solutions are supporting a specialist setting in Sheffield to recruit for a School Caretaker. The school has various sites across Sheffield, and this role will be based across 5 of their sites in the north of the City. You will be based at their main site near the centre of Sheffield, and move around the sites as required. This will sometimes involve opening and locking up school. You will be responsible for general maintenance, carrying out health & safety checks and keeping the sites clean and tidy. The role is full time, 52 weeks per year. For the right candidate this could become a permanent opportunity.   About the school:

• Multi site school
• Supportive and positive environment for staff and students
• Outstanding values and high expectations
• Latest Ofsted ‘Good’ 2023 report

Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous DIY and maintenance skills
• Good Health & Safety awareness
• Resourceful and adaptable; you spot what needs attention and take ownership of the task
• A flexible attitude and ability to adapt in a quick paced environment moving across sites
• Experience of locking and unlocking buildings and setting alarms
• Previous experience of working in a school setting or with young people is desirable
• The ability to work under direction as well as using own initiative

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 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

  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.

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.   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 -Primary Sheffield, S13 From £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Long-term Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only)   Unique School Solutions is supporting a large primary school in the S13 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and talented SEND Teaching Assistant on a long-term temporary basis from ASAP. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role.   About the school:

• Ofsted Good School
• Nurturing staff
• Engaged community
• Supportive leadership team

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.  

Teaching Assistant - Primary 

Sheffield, S13 £95-£100 per day  Start date: 2nd November 2026 Contract type: On-going Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 35.5 hours a week  

Unique School Solutions are supporting a Primary School in Sheffield, S13. They are needing a Teaching Assistant to support children in small groups and whole class settings supporting the teacher.

The age range will vary from EYFS - Y6.

  About the school:

• A happy nurturing school
• Ofsted rated “Good” school
• Supportive and well organised, long-standing leadership team

Essential requirements for the role:

• Experience working with Primary Children in a Teaching Assistant capacity
• Level 2 or above (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
• Support children academically, socially and emotionally
• Adapt teaching styles to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Make adjustments in line with EHCP for SEND students
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

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 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 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 Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S10 £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only   Unique School Solutions are supporting a one-form entry primary school in the S10 area of Sheffield, who are needing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis. You will predominantly be working in Years 5 and 6, but may need to support across other year groups if necessary, and will need to support students with Special Educational Needs. This is a full-time position working 8:15am to 3:30pm. The role is to start ASAP.   About the school:

• One form entry school
• Diverse community which the school serves
• "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2024
• Supportive and well organised leadership team

Essential requirements for the role:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• KS1 and KS2 curriculum knowledge
• Previous experience working within a school or similar setting
• SEND experience
• 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
• Experience with Phonics is advantageous.

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 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 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.