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Our recruitment expertise in Early Years settings

Are you finding reliable staff hard to find? Let us be your one port of call to help you with permanent and temporary recruitment for your entire setting. We will guide you through the whole process, working with one consultant to build a relationship with you and to make sure they are knowledgeable on both your setting and what it is you are looking for. All our candidates will be fully background checked, interviewed, DBS checked, and references checked for you.

If it is emergency cover for when a member is off sick or to cover staff holidays, if you are looking for new teachers in your school or opening a new setting and looking for a complete staff placement, we are here to help and to bring peace of mind to your business.

Let us guide you through the hiring process to connect you with the ideal candidates who will meet the needs of your settings and enhance your team.

Sue Kendrick

Senior Consultant - North London
0207 167 2386


Ellie Whyte

Senior Consultant - South London
0207 167 2386

Looking for a specific role?
We have the best person for the job.

  • Teacher Reading Storybook to Attentive Children

    Nursery assistant

    Nursery assistants play a vital role in supporting teachers and fostering a positive learning environment for young children.

  • Cook

    Ensure young children receive nutritious, balanced meals and snacks to support their growth and development.

  • Early Years Practitioner

    For nurseries seeking support in the learning, development, and well-being of young children, typically from birth to five years old.

  • Room Leader

    For nurseries that require an overseer of the daily operations of a nursery room, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children.

  • Nursery Manager

    Do you need someone to oversee the daily operations of a nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children?

  • Senior Manager

    Lead and support staff, manage budgets, maintain compliance with regulations.

  • SENCO

    A SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) is responsible for overseeing the support and provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within a school.

  • Forest School Teacher

    A Forest School Teacher plays a vital role in fostering a love for nature and outdoor learning among children.

  • Admin Staff

    For nurseries looking to ensure the smooth operation of a nursery.

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Why choose us

Flexible placements

We pride ourselves at Best Start Recruitment on providing your setting with the best solution for you. If you are looking for full time, part time or just a temp placement we will cover it all for you.

Our phones are staffed from 7am to 7pm for peace of mind that you will be able to speak to someone if you are having an emergency and are going to need staff for the next day. We can be there to be the solution to your staffing requirements.

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.

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Louise
, Surrey

“I phoned for emergency temporary cover and within under 2 hours I had a fantastic nanny on my doorstep. Thank you!”