35 jobs found in Taunton

Five Education are seeking caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Psychology Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in a welcoming SEND school in Taunton. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to build hands-on experience supporting children and young people with additional educational needs while developing skills relevant to future careers. The school caters for pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning disabilities. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping students engage with learning, develop their independence, and build confidence in a safe, nurturing environment. This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social work, or teaching, and who want meaningful experience within a specialist education setting. Key Responsibilities: - Provide tailored 1:1...

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Taunton Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £96.25 to £105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Are you an aspiring teacher, Education Psychology graduate, or someone looking to gain invaluable experience in a secondary school setting? Do you have the enthusiasm, patience and confidence to support students in reaching their full potential? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Taunton that is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2026. The school has built a strong reputation for its supportive ethos, high expectations and commitment to helping every student succeed, creating a positive environment where both staff and pupils can thrive. The school is looking to appoint a full-time, long-term Learning Support Assistant to work with students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. As a Learning...

NET Developer (SC Cleared) Taunton (Hybrid) 3 - 6 Month Contract £470/day (Outside IR35) .NET Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong hands-on .NET C# skills with an Azure Cloud environment. 3 to 6 Month Contract based in Taunton (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - primarily working remotely from home with travel to the Taunton (Somerset) office typically 3 times per month. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Paying up to £470/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP during Summer 2026. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Software Developer needed to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale Azure Cloud applications within a secure and highly regulated environment. Strong hands-on software development experience using C# and .NET Framework / .NET Core. Developing applications in Microsoft Azure Cloud environments including: Azure PaaS services (App Services, Azure Functions, Storage Accounts,...

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Location: Taunton Start Date: ASAP Salary: £90 - £120 per day Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and challenging behaviour? Do you have the patience, empathy and resilience to make a positive difference every day? Are you looking for a rewarding full-time Learning Support Assistant role in a supportive SEND school? TeacherActive is proud to be working with welcoming SEND schools in Taunton, who are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environments where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The schools promote a caring ethos and values positive relationships, ensuring pupils receive the support they need to succeed both academically and personally. The successful Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will have: • Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour, ideally within a SEND setting • Strong IT skills • Excellent communication and...

Children’s Support Worker - driving essential  Join Nurseplus as a Children’s Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Children’s Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of children’s services, including residential homes, SEN schools, learning disability and challenging behaviour settings, as well as supporting children with more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts, and you’ll truly be able to make a difference to a child’s life. Why Choose Nurseplus? Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.15 and £19.00 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work. Workwise App: Take control of your...

Support Worker Join Nurseplus as a SW – Make a Difference Every Day At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Why Choose Nurseplus? Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.85 and £18.40 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work. Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms. Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading...

Nursery Assistant - experience preferred but not essential Join Nurseplus as a Nursery Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll be providing high-quality care within a nursery setting across the local area. You will be required to provide day-to-day cover for short or longer-term placements, supporting children's development, ensuring their safety, and helping them learn through play. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts, and you’ll truly be able to make a difference to a child’s life. Why Choose Nurseplus? Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.85 and £18.40 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work. Workwise...

Location: Taunton Pay: £20 - £24 per hour (during trial)  Type: Temp - Perm Hours: 30 Hours Per Week (12.00 - 18.00) Start date:September 2026 Our client is a friendly and welcoming primary school in Taunton seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to join their team and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working on an annualised hours contract. This means there may be periods during the year where additional hours are required, particularly during school holidays or busy maintenance periods, while you will continue to receive the same monthly salary throughout the year. As the School Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and upkeep of the school site, ensuring the buildings and grounds are safe, clean and well maintained. Duties will include carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs, undertaking regular health...

Job Title: English Teacher Location: Taunton, Somerset Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Teacher Pay Scale Are you a passionate English Teacher looking to inspire and motivate students across KS3 and KS4? Do you thrive in a supportive school where you'll be welcomed by a friendly team and given the opportunity to make a real difference? TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a lovely secondary school in Taunton that is seeking to appoint a dedicated English Teacher on a permanent basis from September. The school has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a supportive leadership team, and a collaborative staff community that values professional development and the wellbeing of both staff and students. This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that is committed to delivering high quality education within an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The successful English Teacher will deliver engaging and differentiated...

Trainee Logistics Operative BMSL is seeking motivated Trainee Logistics Operatives for an ongoing contract on a best-in-class local construction site. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to start a career in logistics with comprehensive training and long-term career progression. Location: Major construction project in Somerset Contract: ongoing, long-term opportunity Rate of pay: £15.10 per hour Working hours: Monday – Friday 12:00 – 20:00 (39 hours per week) What we offer: * Free Training and Certification – you will receive CITB CPCS A73 Traffic Marshall course and card free of charge, along with additional site-required certification and training. * On-the-job training – gain practical experience while you earn. * Career progression – opportunities for advancement within the construction logistics field. * Long-term contract – secure a position with a very long duration and suitability. Requirements: * Pre-placement drug and alcohol test. * Standard...

Trainee Traffic Marshall * All training provided * Permanent Position * 12 hour days or nights – shift pattern 4-5-5 * Starting Hourly Pay £15.72 rising to £18.73 once fully qualified and probation has been passed. * Must be able to: 1. Pass security vetting 2. Provide a 3 year unbroken work history including any unemployment 3. 5 year address history 4. Pass a CPCS A73 course 5. Pass a Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol test * Excellent career progression opportunities * The ideal candidate will be: * Reliable * Conscientious * Have a positive can do attitude * Want to work in an outdoors environment If interested please call BMSL

DevOps Azure (SC Cleared) Taunton (Hybrid) 3 - 6 Month Contract £500/day (Outside IR35) DevOps Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong hands-on Azure Cloud experience. 3 to 6 Month Contract based in Taunton (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - primarily working remotely from home with travel to the Taunton (Somerset) office typically 3 times per month. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Paying up to £500/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP during Summer 2026. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: DevOps Engineer to support the design, implementation + maintenance of secure, scalable + automated cloud environments within a regulated Azure ecosystem. Working closely with Lead Developers, DevOps Leads, Architects + Testers to enable efficient software delivery through automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platform management. Hands-on DevOps Engineer who can drive...

Mental Health Support Worker – Locum Opportunity Location: Taunton Staff Partners are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Mental Health Support Worker to support a large private hospital that specialises in recovery and rehabilitation. The hospital consists of medium secure, low secure and rehabilitation wards, as well as a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This locum role offers flexible shifts and competitive PAYE rates, making it ideal for experienced support workers looking to supplement their current work or secure consistent agency shifts. Role Overview As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide essential, person-centred care to patients with mental health conditions, assisting with emotional support and therapeutic activities. You will monitor patient health, maintain safety through risk assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans. Key Duties: * Provide person-centred support to residents * Assist...

Five Education is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive and inclusive school, delivering targeted Speech and Language interventions to pupils with a range of additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), helping them to develop the skills and confidence they need to access learning, build relationships, and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with the school's SEND team, teaching staff, and Speech and Language Therapists to deliver tailored support and monitor pupil progress. Key Responsibilities: Deliver speech and language interventions to individuals and small groups, following programmes set by the Speech and Language Therapist. Support pupils with communication, language development, social interaction, and emotional regulation. Monitor and record pupil progress, adapting support where appropriate and feeding...

Outreach Tutor Opportunity - Taunton Prospero Teaching is looking for Outreach Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to young people that are currently without a school placement. The Opportunity As an Outreach Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels. This opportunity is great for an experienced teacher who is looking to step away from the classroom to offer more personalised, enjoyable lessons. Most of these pupils will have been out of education for some time, so the confidence levels may be very low. It is your responsibility to reengage them in their learning and offer structure back into their daily routine. Prospero Teaching will work with you closely to monitor the progression with each pupil and support effective learning. Contract/Position Details: Location - Within the community or pupils' home in Taunton Position - 1:1 Outreach Tutor...

Apply Now We are currently looking for multiple Support Workers in and around the Taunton area. We have on going vacancies, permanent and ad hoc shifts available. Responsibilities for a Support Worker: * Making meals, drinks and snacks where necessary * Supporting with household and domestic tasks, such as laundry, shopping, cleaning and financial transactions such as paying bills * Assisting residents with getting up in the morning, providing personal care including washing / bathing and dressing * Helping with undressing and going to bed in the evening, as well as providing help and ensuring medication is taken as required * Putting resident wellbeing at the heart of the service, going the extra mile to ensure our residents can live their best lives Experience/Qualifications for our Support Workers: * Mandatory Care Certificate (Training can be provided) * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions *...

Night Site Manager required on a retail project in Taunton, starting immediately for 5 weeks. Retail clothing store refurb £300 per shiift Hours: 7pm-7am Mondays to Sundays Must possess the following * SMSTS * CSCS * First Aid at Work * Asbestos Awareness * Full PPE

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Site Supervisor to support delivery on a live highways project based in Wellington. This is a long-term contract role (circa 6 months) with an established civil engineering contractor, offering consistent work and the potential to extend further. Key Responsibilities: * Overseeing day-to-day site operations on a highways scheme * Supervising workforce and subcontractors to ensure programme delivery * Ensuring works are carried out safely and in line with specifications * Supporting site management with progress reporting and coordination Requirements: * Streetworks certification (NRSWA / EUSR) – essential * Strong drainage experience – essential * Proven track record supervising highways or infrastructure projects * Ability to manage site teams and maintain high H&S standards * Ideally able to bring in a small gang later down the line (not essential initially, but beneficial) What’s on offer: *...

The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist construction contractor delivering complex projects within the nuclear, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial sectors. The business has an excellent reputation for delivering technically demanding construction and engineering projects in highly regulated environments. Working closely with major clients across the UK, they are recognised for their commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and collaborative project delivery. With a significant pipeline of work at Hinkley Point, this is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced commercial team on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a major package of works at Hinkley Point, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with...

The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a specialist construction contractor delivering complex projects within the nuclear, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial sectors. The business has an excellent reputation for delivering technically demanding construction and engineering projects in highly regulated environments. Working closely with major clients across the UK, they are recognised for their commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and collaborative project delivery. With a significant pipeline of work at Hinkley Point, this is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced delivery team on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. The Role We are looking for a Site Manager to oversee a package of external construction works at Hinkley Point. This is a hands-on management role requiring an individual who is confident managing multiple subcontractors, maintaining programme performance, and ensuring the highest...