Job Title: P.E Cover Supervisor
Location: Taunton
Start Date: February 2026
Salary: £110 – £130 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time (flexible role types available)
Are you a Teaching Assistant with a passion for P.E looking to take the next step in your school career?
Do you enjoy leading groups of students and want more responsibility in the classroom?
Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience delivering P.E lessons across secondary schools in Taunton?
TeacherActive is currently welcoming expressions of interest from enthusiastic and reliable P.E Cover Supervisors for roles starting in January 2026. This opportunity is ideal for Teaching Assistants, sports graduates, or individuals with school-based experience who are ready to progress into a cover supervisor position, leading pre-planned P.E lessons.
Schools are already planning ahead for the new term, making this the perfect time to register and secure opportunities before roles are formally advertised.
Whether you’re looking for a long-term placement, consistent cover work, or valuable experience as a stepping stone into teaching, we’re here to support your development.
This role could be ideal if you:
Have experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with young people
Have a strong interest or background in P.E, sport, or physical activity
Are confident supervising classes and delivering pre-set P.E lessons
Can manage behaviour effectively and promote positive engagement
Are looking to progress your career within education
What’s on offer:
Access to a wide range of P.E Cover Supervisor roles in Taunton
Full-time and flexible opportunities to suit your availability
Supportive secondary school environments
The chance to build confidence, leadership skills, and classroom experience
Why work with TeacherActive?
Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella companies or hidden fees)
Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
£200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)
If you’re a motivated Teaching Assistant or aspiring educator ready to step up into a P.E Cover Supervisor role this January, we’d love to hear from you.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks, and the provision of good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can offer a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with competitive rates of pay 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.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then 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