ABC Staffing

Early Years Division

Nursery staffing you can rely on.

From last-minute temp cover to permanent practitioners who stay, our Early Years team places qualified, vetted professionals in nurseries across the UK. Every candidate is reference-checked, with right-to-work and DBS documentation handled before they walk through your door.

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  • DBS and right-to-work checked
  • Short-notice ratio cover
  • Weekly umbrella payroll
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Temp and perm, done properly

  1. Temporary supply

    Ratio trouble doesn't wait. We supply qualified practitioners at short notice, with payroll handled through our established umbrella structure, so there are no admin headaches for your setting.

  2. Permanent recruitment

    Room leaders, deputy managers, practitioners at every level. We match on values and fit, not just qualifications, because retention starts with the right hire.

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For nurseries and settings

  • Fully vetted candidates: DBS, references and right-to-work checked
  • Short-notice temp cover to protect your ratios
  • Permanent shortlists matched to your setting's ethos
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For practitioners

  • Flexible temp work that fits around your life
  • Permanent roles in settings worth staying in
  • Weekly payroll through a trusted umbrella provider
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Common questions

Straight answers about how the Early Years team works.

Do you supply nursery staff at short notice?

Yes. Our Early Years division supplies qualified practitioners for short-notice ratio cover as well as longer temporary bookings, with payroll handled through our established umbrella structure.

Are your early years candidates DBS checked?

Every candidate is reference-checked, with right-to-work and DBS documentation handled before they start in your setting.

Do you recruit permanent nursery staff as well as temps?

Yes. We place room leaders, deputy managers and practitioners at every level on a permanent basis, matching on values and fit as well as qualifications.

Which areas do you cover for nursery recruitment?

We place early years professionals in nurseries and settings across the UK from our base in Essex.

How are temporary early years staff paid?

Temporary staff are paid weekly through a trusted umbrella payroll provider, so settings have no payroll admin to run.

How do I request nursery staff?

Call the Early Years team on 01277 288840 or send an enquiry through the contact form and the team will come back to you.

Speak to the Early Years team.

Lines open Monday to Friday.

01277 288840