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Who we are
Best Start Recruitment was founded in 2025 to provide a reliable and adaptive recruitment service to clients seeking Childcare, Early Years, or Education professionals.
We specialise in the recruitment of high calibre permanent and temporary staff for early years settings, schools and private households. Our priority is to understand your specific needs and minimise all the recruitment “hassle” for you.
Leveraging our extensive experience and expertise, we deliver an impressive array of candidates for you to consider, collaborating with you through the entire process.
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Alice Matterface
FOUNDER
Alice heads up Best Start Recruitment and leads the Nanny team, covering London and the Home Counties.
Contactable by phone on 07792474139 or reach via email at alice@beststartrecruitment.com.
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Ellie Whyte
SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Ellie leads our South London Nursery team, covering all permanent roles from nursery assistant, early years practitioners, room leads, deputy manager, manager, SENCO, Forest leader and primary education roles.
Ellie is contactable on 07955341729.
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Sue Kendrick
SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Sue heads up our North London permanent recruitment team.
Sue is contactable by email at sue@beststartrecruitment.com or you can call Sue on 07590531982.
Helping you to recruit the best
If you are looking for a recruitment service that is genuine, professional, friendly and effective - we would be thrilled to hear from you.