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Over the past three decades, we have grown to become one of the leading providers in Early Years Education and Childcare Recruitment

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Early Years Practitioner – Woking, Surrey, GU22

Early Years Practitioner – Woking, Surrey GU22 Salary: £13.00–£13.50ph / Up to

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Early Years Practitioner – Reading, Berkshire, RG10

Early Years Practitioner – Reading, Berkshire, RG10 Pay: £13.00–£14.62 per hour (£30,409

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Early Years Practitioner – Barnes, London, SW13

Early Years Practitioner – Barnes, London (SW13) Salary: £32,000 – £37,000 per

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Deputy Nursery Manager – Caversham, Berkshire, RG4

Deputy Nursery Manager – Caversham, Berkshire, RG4 Salary: £32,000–£34,000pa (Depending on Experience)

Nursery Manager

Lead our dedicated team in providing exceptional early years education.

Assistant Nursery Manager

Support the Nursery Manager in daily operations and staff development.

Early Years Practitioner

Deliver engaging activities to support children’s learning and development.


Room Leader

Manage a nursery room, guiding staff and ensuring a safe.

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Where passion for childcare meets trusted recruitment

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We’ll connect you with experienced, trusted childcare professionals who fit naturally into your family life.

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The demand for skilled early years professionals continues to grow across the

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