Early years and nursery recruitment
The right people in early years make all the difference, from settling nervous little ones to supporting key milestones in speech, movement and confidence.
With Protocol Education, you have fully cleared and thoroughly vetted nursery staff at your fingertips.
Caring, capable staff for early years & nursery settings
Recruiting early years staff is about finding a nurturing presence for your youngest learners.
We supply qualified early years teachers, nursery nurses, room leaders and support staff, from daily supply to permanent members of your team.
- Qualified educators: EY teachers, EYFS specialists, nursery nurses (level 2 & 3), room leaders, SEND teachers for early years settings
- Support staff: nursery assistants, 1:1 Support Workers, early years teaching assistants, play leaders, wraparound care staff (breakfast/after-school clubs)
- Specialist support staff: Thrive-trained practitioners, speech and language support, safeguarding- and trauma-informed staff
Fully cleared staff, ready to go
Strict safeguarding, built into our process.
Finding the right nursery staff shouldn’t feel like hide-and-seek, so we’ve got the perfect match ready.
Thoroughly vetted
Every staff member is rigorously cleared to DfE safeguarding standards, under our REC-accredited framework.
Ofsted-Ready confirmation
You receive an email booking confirmation, complete with photo ID, compliant with all checking requirements.
Total transparency
Get instant online access to the historical safeguarding records of every staff member who has worked in your primary school.
For a detailed look at our process, please visit our safeguarding page.
Hire the best staff for your Early Years today.
Submit a vacancy and we will help you find the perfect fit.
Find your local office
Unlike other nursery recruitment agencies, we offer local, on-the-ground support with your early years and nursery recruitment needs.
“The Protocol team provide the school with highly experienced Nursery Teachers and Nursery support staff. Their approach to understanding our needs makes them a proactive working partner when booking long term flexible placements and daily cover.”
School Business Manager, The Devonshire Hill Nursery and Primary School.
myProtocol Staff app & portal
Smarter staffing, without the stress
With the myProtocol Staff app and online portal, you can book trusted early years and nursery staff in just a few taps - anytime, anywhere.
Frequently asked questions about early years and nursery schools.
We apply the highest standards of safety and compliance. All our early years practitioners are rigorously vetted to DfE safeguarding standards under our REC-audited framework. You'll receive a booking confirmation with a photo ID that meets Ofsted requirements, giving you complete peace of mind.
As a specialist early years recruitment agency, we provide a full range of staffing solutions for your nursery and early years settings.
This includes:
- Qualified educators: EY teachers, EYFS specialists, nursery nurses (level 2 & 3), room leaders, SEND teachers for early years settings
- Support staff: nursery assistants, 1:1 Support Workers, early years teaching assistants, play leaders, wraparound care staff (breakfast/after-school clubs)
- Specialist support staff: Thrive-trained practitioners, speech and language support, safeguarding- and trauma-informed staff
Absolutely. Our commitment extends beyond filling vacancies. We actively support the early years community through partnerships, fundraising and initiatives that help your setting thrive, making us a long-term partner in your success.