EYFS & KS1 Teacher

Early Years & KS1 Teacher – Taunton

Location: Taunton, Somerset and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Ad-hoc cover (with potential for longer-term placements)

Teaching Personnel are seeking enthusiastic Early years and Key Stage 1 Teachers to provide engaging and nurturing cover across welcoming primary schools in the Taunton area. For the right candidate, this could be a fantastic step towards a longer-term teaching role.

What We’re Looking For:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent Early Years/KS1 teaching qualification

• Recent classroom experience in EYFS or KS1

• A nurturing, adaptable approach with excellent classroom management skills

• A genuine passion for helping young children learn, grow, and thrive

• Flexibility – whether you’re available one day a week or five

• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Variety: Every placement brings new experiences and joyful classroom moments

• Flexibility: Choose the days and schools that suit your schedule

• Opportunity: Short-term cover with potential for long-term positions

• Training: Free Child Protection and Prevent Duty training

• Competitive pay: Including 12.07% holiday pay

• Support: Ongoing guidance from a friendly, dedicated team who value your expertise

If you’re a passionate EYFS or KS1 teacher ready to inspire young learners, then apply today!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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