Welcome to Tiny Step, a dedicated division of Step Teachers, where we are committed to providing nurseries and early years settings with exceptional Early Years staff who are both qualified and passionate about nurturing young minds.
With 24 years of experience in educational recruitment, Tiny Step specialises in the unique needs of the early years sector. Our team of dedicated consultants is well-versed in the specific challenges and requirements of nurseries, pre-schools, and children's centres. We ensure that every candidate we provide is thoroughly vetted and ready to make a positive impact from day one.
We pride ourselves on building strong, personal relationships with both our clients and candidates. Our approach is tailored to match the right educator with the right setting, ensuring a seamless fit. We offer round-the-clock support to address any staffing needs or concerns promptly.
Setting us apart from many of our competitors, we provide free, tailored, high-quality training to empower our Early Years staff, ensuring they are equipped to deliver exceptional care and education. To view our list of free online CPD training, click the button below:
Tiny Step prides itself on providing an unparalleled level of service to our Nurseries and Early Years staff. We are recognised among our peers as being safer recruitment trailblazers and have remained the country’s leading independent, family-run agency since we were established in 2000. That’s over two decades of recruiting, retaining, and placing fantastic Early Years staff in nurseries across London, East Anglia, the Home Counties, Oxfordshire, and South West England.
Our passion for safer, ethical recruitment goes beyond supporting nurseries with their staffing needs. The world is facing a critical emergency, and the time for action is now. We’ve taken steps to encourage our staff to cycle to work, reduce printing, and prioritise reducing before recycling our office waste. When we attend recruitment events, we avoid handing out paper-based company literature where possible and strive to avoid using single-use plastic.
We have always believed in looking after those less fortunate than ourselves, so we take our charity work seriously. Each year, the staff chooses which charity we will support and fundraise for. Staff are encouraged to get involved and are offered a paid day off work for fundraising or voluntary work.
Whether you need temporary cover or permanent staff, Tiny Step offers flexible recruitment solutions to suit your needs. Our extensive network of Early Years Staff includes:
Nursery Managers
Deputy Managers
Early Years Practitioners
Nursery Nurses
Qualified Teaching Assistants
Unqualified Teaching Assistants
We believe in continuous professional development. That’s why all our candidates have access to a range of training courses, including safeguarding, first aid, and food hygiene. This ensures they are always up-to-date with the latest best practices in early childhood education.
If you are an early years professional looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and dynamic environment, Tiny Step can help you find the perfect position. Explore our latest job openings and take the next step in your career with us.
Ready to find out more about how Tiny Step can support your nursery or early years setting? Contact our friendly team today:
We look forward to helping you nurture the future, one tiny step at a time.
