Cover Supervisor

Associate Teacher – Full Time

Taunton Area

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive school in the Taunton Area to recruit a Full time Associate Teacher.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a wide range of candidates, including:

• Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

• Experienced qualified teachers

• Unqualified teachers with classroom teaching experience

• Cover Supervisors looking to take the next step

The Role

As an Associate Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Depending on your experience, this may include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons or contributing to lesson delivery

• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Supporting pupils’ academic and personal development

• Working closely with teaching staff and senior leaders

The school is open to tailoring responsibilities to suit your background and career goals, making this a great stepping stone or long-term opportunity.

The School

• Supportive leadership team

• Friendly and collaborative staff culture

• Strong focus on staff development and wellbeing

• Easily accessible Taunton location

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting

• Confidence managing a classroom environment

• A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude

• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Competitive weekly pay

• Opportunities for progression and training

• Access to a network of partner schools across Somerset

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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