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Secondary Teaching Assistant / Aspiring Cover Supervisor

Taunton

January 2026

£95 – £120 per day (depending on experience)

Full-time (role types may vary)

Are you an experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your career?

Are you confident supporting lessons across KS3–KS4 and ready to step into a Cover Supervisor role, leading whole-class learning in the absence of the class teacher?

Are you open to exploringಾಜ new opportunities in the Taunton area from January?

TeacherActive is inviting expressions of interest from Secondary Teaching Assistants who are keen to progress into Cover Supervisor roles for upcoming opportunities in secondary schools across Taunton from January 2026. Schools are increasingly seeking reliable staff who can support learning, manage classrooms, and provide continuity when teachers are absent—making this an ideal opportunity for TAs ready to step up.

Whether you’re seeking a full-time placement, looking to gain experience leading classes, or hoping to secure a longer-term role as a Cover Supervisor, we’d love to hear from you.

• Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school858>
• Are confident managing a classroom and delivering pre-set work across KS3–KS4
• Are looking to develop your skills and progress into a Cover Supervisor position
• Have strong behaviour management and a calm, professional presence
• Enjoy supporting students’ learning and contributing to a positive school environment

• Access to a variety of upcoming Cover Supervisor and step‑up TA roles in Taunton secondary schools
• Opportunities for both short‑term and long‑term placements
• Supportive school environments with clear behaviour policies
• The chance to gain valuable classroom leadership experience
• Opportunities to build relationships and progress within secondary education

Why Register with TeacherActive?

• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella or hidden deductions)
• Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform, including Cover Supervisor preparation
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• 200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)

If you’re a Secondary Teaching Assistant ready to step up and want to hear more about Cover Supervisor opportunities in Taunton from January, we’d love to support your next career move.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.