7 jobs found in Taunton

Five Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Taunton. The role is to support identified pupils with Special Education Needs (SEN) and/ or mental health challenges. This work will be supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups. Previous experience in supporting individuals with SEND such as autism and an ability to manage challenging behaviour is desirable. The right person for this role will be kind, compassionate, patient and resilient. The role will involve: - Assisting pupils throughout the day, helping them to remain focussed and on task. - Guiding the pupils when they are struggling, and help them to become regulated and calm. - Supporting students in both group and 1:1 capacities - Helping the students to access the curriculum and tailor the lesson activity to their level of ability Who We're Looking For: - Emotionally resilient and able to stay calm in challenging situations - Strong communicator with a positive and proactive...

Supply Teachers - Primary, Secondary & SEN Schools (Somerset) Location: Taunton and surrounding areas Pay: £120 - £150 per day (Main Pay Scale for long-term roles) Contract: Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term opportunities Are you a passionate and adaptable teacher looking for flexible work? Prospero Teaching is seeking Supply Teachers to support local schools across Somerset, including Primary, Secondary, and SEN settings. What we offer: A variety of roles: day-to-day cover, short-term assignments, and long-term placements Competitive daily rates: £120 - £150 per day Main Pay Scale for long-term roles with full class responsibilities Opportunities to work in diverse and rewarding school environments Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Strong classroom management and adaptability Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Right to work in the UK Why join Prospero Teaching? Dedicated consultant support...

Location: Taunton Pay: £120 Type: Open ended Contract Hours: Full-time/Part-time Start date: ASAP Cover Supervisor  We are seeking reliable, confident, and flexible individuals to join our team as Cover Supervisors. This is a general recruitment advert for candidates who can provide classroom supervision across a range of subjects and year groups when teachers are absent. The role is ideal for aspiring teachers, graduates, experienced support staff, or anyone interested in working in a school environment. Cover Supervisors play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning by delivering pre-prepared lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting students throughout the school day. Applicants should have strong communication skills, the ability to manage groups of young people, and a calm, professional manner. If you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to supporting students’ learning, we would welcome your application. Contract & recruitment...

Job Title: English Teacher (QTS or ECT) Location: Taunton, Somerset Start Date: January 2026 Salary: £140 – £200 per day (depending on experience) Working Pattern: Full-time (role types may vary) Are you a qualified English Teacher—or an enthusiastic ECT—ready to inspire creativity, confidence, and a love of language and literature? Are you confident teaching English across KS3–KS4 and committed to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons? Are you open to exploring new teaching opportunities in the Taunton area from January? TeacherActive is inviting expressions of interest from English Teachers for upcoming opportunities in secondary schools across Taunton from January 2026. Local schools are anticipating staffing needs within their English departments, making this the perfect time to register your interest and get ahead of new-year demand. Whether you’re seeking a long-term placement, looking to broaden your experience across different school settings, or hoping to...

Job Title: History Teacher (QTS or ECT) Location: Taunton, Somerset Start Date: January 2026 Salary: £140 – £200 per day (depending on experience) Working Pattern: Full-time (role types may vary) Are you a qualified History Teacher—or an enthusiastic ECT—ready to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of the past? Are you confident teaching History across KS3–KS4 and committed to delivering high-quality, thought-provoking lessons? Are you open to exploring new teaching opportunities in the Taunton area from January? TeacherActive is inviting expressions of interest from History Teachers for upcoming opportunities in secondary schools across Taunton from January 2026. Local schools are anticipating staffing needs within their Humanities departments, making this the perfect time to register your interest and get ahead of new-year demand. Whether you’re seeking a long-term placement, looking to broaden your experience across different school settings, or hoping to...

SEND Specialist Tutor Job - Bridgwater Prospero Teaching is looking for SEND Specialist Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to young people with SEND that cannot currently access mainstream education. The Opportunity We are looking for inspirational tutors around Bridgwater to support children and young people with SEND. Many children with SEND have been disengaged with their learning. We support pupils that have struggled to stay in the classroom, who feel too anxious to go to school or whose needs aren't sufficiently supported at school. As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupil's education and boost attainment levels. You may be an experienced tutor or teacher or have experience of working with children in a therapeutic way. One of your aims will be to support and re-engage a pupil in their learning, offer structure back into their daily routine, continue their educational...

Special needs teaching assistant for a specialist school in Bridgwater Somerset Do you have experience supporting vulnerable children or adults with special needs? Have you supported children within the care sector but tired of the long hours? Perhaps you have worked in a mainstream school but are looking to work in a different setting with more focus on a smaller group of students? Whatever your motivation may be, we are currently looking for a number of teaching assistants to support students of varying ages with MLD, SLD or complex needs at a small specialist school in the town of Bridgwater. The school which is part of a small federation of schools in Somerset, has two sites in town. The school ethos at its core is always child first centred and at the heart of everything they do. Encouraging and offering education to enrich student experiences whilst also providing them essential life skills to offer independence where possible. So what are we looking for? - Experience in...