Most reviewed & trusted Early Years Recruitment Agency in the UK

Evolve Within Recruitment is a trusted early years recruitment agency in the UK, specialising in nursery staff recruitment, childcare staffing solutions, and PSL-approved early years practitioners. With over 30+ years of experience, we provide tailored recruitment services for nurseries, children’s centres, and before and after-school clubs nationwide..

Most reviewed & trusted Early Years Recruitment Agency in the UK

Evolve Within Recruitment is a trusted early years recruitment agency in the UK, specialising in nursery staff recruitment, childcare staffing solutions, and PSL-approved early years practitioners. With over 30+ years of experience, we provide tailored recruitment services for nurseries, children’s centres, and before and after-school clubs nationwide.

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78,000 Shifts Filled Per Year  |  800+ Google reviews  |  24/7 Out-of-hours support  |78,000 Shifts Filled Per Year  |  800+ Google reviews  |  24/7 Out-of-hours support  |

78,000 Shifts Filled Per Year  |  800+ Google reviews  |  24/7 Out-of-hours support  |78,000 Shifts Filled Per Year  |  800+ Google reviews  |  24/7 Out-of-hours support  |

Our Services

Early Years Recruitment,
Done Right

From last-minute cover to building a permanent team, we have a staffing solution for every setting and every situation.

Temporary Nursery Work

Looking for your next early years role? We match qualified practitioners with temporary and permanent positions across the UK.

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Temporary Nursery Cover

Get same-day, fully vetted early years supply staff when you need them most. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Temporary Nursery Work

Looking for your next early years role? We match qualified practitioners with temporary positions across the UK.

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Our Services

Early Years Recruitment, Done Right

From same-day emergency nursery cover to long-term placements and temp-to-perm recruitment, Evolve Within Recruitment provides tailored early years staffing solutions for nurseries, children’s centres, pre-schools, and before and after-school clubs across the UK.

Same-day Nursery Cover

Get same-day, fully vetted early years supply staff when you need them most. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Long-Term Nursery Cover

Need reliable cover for weeks or months? We place compliant early years practitioners who integrate seamlessly into your team.

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7 in 10 nurseries are currently understaffed...

From same-day emergency nursery cover to long-term placements and temp-to-perm recruitment, Evolve Within Recruitment provides tailored early years staffing solutions for nurseries, children’s centres, pre-schools, and before and after-school clubs across the UK.

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Full Compliance

Every Candidate. Every Check. Every Time.

Our rigorous screening process goes beyond the minimum. We handle all compliance so you don’t have to.

Enhanced DBS Checks

All candidates hold an enhanced DBS certificate, verified before every placement.

Paediatric First Aid

We verify current paediatric first aid certificates on every qualified candidate, in line with EYFS statutory requirements.

Right to Work Verification

Full right to work checks via share code, ensuring every placement is legally compliant from day one.

Two Professional References

A minimum of two professional childcare references obtained and verified before any candidate is placed with a setting.

Safeguarding Training

All practitioners hold current safeguarding certificates aligned to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Qualification Verification

We verify CACHE, NVQ Level 2 & 3, and Early Years Teacher Status qualifications directly with awarding bodies.

What people say

800+ Reasons Nurseries And Candidates Trust Us

From last-minute cover to building a permanent team, we have a staffing solution for every setting and every situation.

“Working with Evolve was an outstanding experience from start to finish. I was consistently supported, valued and encouraged to grow professionally. Hard work is genuinely recognised and personal development is always prioritised.”

Blessing – Candidate

“We have worked with Evolve for over a year and cannot recommend them highly enough. Leo, our dedicated consultant, has been nothing short of amazing throughout our time together.”

John Nursery Manager

“I have worked with Evolve for three and a half years and have had a fantastic experience throughout. They are incredibly professional and provide high quality work. Callum and Abi are patient, supportive and always willing to listen.”

Brij – Candidate

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