Teaching Assistant - September start

Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S8 £95-£100 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only Unique School Solutions are supporting a large secondary school in the S8 area of Sheffield, who are needing Teaching Assistants from September 2026. Your role will involve supporting students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including those with Special Educational Needs. You will be working either within the classroom or on a 1:1 basis, under the guidance and leadership of class teachers, the SENCO and Senior Leadership. The role is to start in September 2026 and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks. About the school: * Large secondary school supporting students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 * Diverse community which the school serves * Ofsted rated "Good" school * Supportive and well organised leadership team * Opportunities for development and career progression Essential requirements for the role: * Previous experience working within a school or similar setting * Previous experience of working with young people aged 11-18 * Previous Special Educational Needs experience * Strong behaviour management skills * Strong organisational and time management skills * The ability to build rapport with young people * The ability to work under the direction of class teachers, as well as independently 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