London's early years & nursery recruitment agencyYour friend in childcare.
DBS-checked, Ofsted-compliant practitioners for nurseries, pre-schools and schools, and rewarding early years work for the people who care for them.
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Cover that keeps you in ratio, every day
We connect exceptional childcare professionals with nurseries, children's centres and schools across Greater London, Middlesex, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire. Our hands-on consultants focus on strong relationships and the right fit for your setting.
Emergency & daily cover
Short-staffed this morning? Call our 24/7 line on 020 7118 8994 and we'll come back to you within 15 minutes.
Get emergency cover →Long-term & bank cover
Consistent practitioners for maternity leave, sickness or term-time gaps, on our payroll, not yours.
Bank & long-term cover →Permanent recruitment
Screened, document-checked shortlists. We arrange interviews and collect references for you.
Permanent hiring →How booking cover works
Tell us the gap
Call 020 7118 8994 any time, or send the request form with your dates and roles.
We match vetted staff
Our consultants know early years and match people to your setting, not just the shift.
Stay in ratio
Your cover arrives, and timesheets are approved online, with no payroll admin for you.
Early years work that fits your life
Choose temporary, bank, term-time or permanent work with nurseries and schools near you.
Rated Excellent on Google
“One of the staff members, Elouise, was especially supportive and understanding. She was always helpful and made the whole process much easier.”
Your work, in one app
Register, upload your documents, set your availability and submit timesheets from your phone.
Read our latest updates
Practical guidance on EYFS, safeguarding, DBS and pay — written for London nurseries, schools and the people who work in them.
Nursery, Pre-school, Nursery School and Reception: the Differences
Early years is a stage, not a setting. What actually separates a day nursery, a pre-school, a nursery school, a nursery class and reception — and what it changes if you work in one.
What to Wear Working in a Nursery: Dress Code and Uniform
What nursery staff actually wear, why the rules exist, and what to ask before a first shift — including what agency staff should turn up in.
Nursery Room Leader: Job Description, Responsibilities and Pay
What a nursery room leader actually does day to day, a job description template, the person specification settings use, and what to ask before you take the role.
How to Choose a Nursery Recruitment Agency in London
What to check before you commit to an agency: the vetting evidence you should see per person, the questions worth asking up front, and the warning signs that show up early.
Where we work
Early years staff across London and the South East
From our office in Edgware we place nursery, school and early years staff across Greater London and the counties around it.
- Greater London
- Hertfordshire
- Essex
- Kent
- Surrey
- Middlesex
- Berkshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Oxfordshire
- Hampshire
Our office: Edgware, North London
Early years recruitment across London
Quint Education is an early years and education recruitment agency working with nurseries, pre-schools, primary schools and residential childcare settings across Greater London, Essex and the South East. We cover permanent appointments, temporary and long-term cover, and bank staff who get to know your setting rather than arriving cold each time.
We work from our office in Edgware, North London. Choose your area to see local jobs or hire staff near you:
Also placing staff in Surrey, Kent and the wider South East. Not sure if we cover you? Call 020 7118 8994.
Useful reading
What we recruit for
Early years & nursery
Guides from our team
Written for practitioners and managers, and kept current with the statutory frameworks.
- What is the EYFS? — including the September 2026 changes
- What is KCSIE? — and why Annex A was removed
- How long does a DBS check last?
- The SEND Code of Practice explained
- Teaching assistant qualifications
- Level 3 early years pay and progression
Whether you need staff or a role
For urgent cover we work to a 15-minute callback. For candidates, register once and we will match you to settings that suit your experience.
Frequently asked questions
What does Quint Education do?
We are an early years and nursery recruitment agency supplying nurseries, schools and specialist settings across London and Essex. We place staff on daily supply, long-term cover and permanent contracts.
How quickly can you provide nursery cover?
For urgent and day-to-day cover we keep a pool of staff on call and work to a 15-minute callback, so you know quickly whether the role can be filled rather than waiting without an answer.
What roles do you recruit for?
Nursery practitioners, room leaders and nursery managers; EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 teachers; teaching assistants and classroom support staff; SEN teaching assistants and class teachers; playworkers and wraparound club staff; and nursery chefs and kitchen assistants.
Which areas do you cover?
Greater London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire. If you are near a boundary we will consider you for roles on both sides.
What checks do your staff have?
All our staff are DBS checked. We also obtain employment references together with student or voluntary references covering at least the three years prior to placement, and settings receive written confirmation for their single central record.
Do I need a qualification to register as a candidate?
Not always. There is no statutory qualification requirement for teaching assistants in England and many settings recruit on experience. Early years roles are different, because qualifications must be on the Department for Education approved list to count towards staff to child ratios.
Do you recruit permanent staff as well as supply?
Yes. We cover daily supply and emergency cover, long-term placements that often run a full academic year, and permanent recruitment.
Short-staffed today?
Call our 24/7 line. We'll come back to you within 15 minutes.