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Bretsa Early Years Recruitment was founded in 2005 to provid support to nurseries in London, Kent and Essex with a focus on doing things in an ethical, straightforward way. We have always believed that recruitment should be easy and as pain-free as possible. Our office is split by geography so you have 1 main point of contact to keep workers near clients.

We're open when you need us - weekdays from 7am to 6pm. Our IT works for you - easy to use and friendly. Whether you're looking for temporary work, a permanent job or need flexible staff for your nursery, Bretsa keeps things simple and easy. Our office team hold or are working toward professional recruitment qualifications, meet clients and nursery workers regularly, earn monthly bonuses, celebrate success, and work flexible hours.
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We take the hassle out of finding permanent staff, whether that's a single practitioner or a whole team for a new room. We'll source candidates from our extensive database and recruitment advertising partners, then pre-screen them to create a short-list matched to your role ready for your interview and your internal safer recruitment procedures.
Before you start, please take a moment to read through each section and get the required information you need. If you miss any sections you may be asked to complete the application again. If you have any questions, please call us on 020 8858 5958. Please complete the entries below clearly stating your employment history for the last 5 years.
Our approach is simple - ethical, profitable, successful placements for our candidates and our clients. Our recruitment consultants lead that approach by finding great candidates, building long term relationships with our nurseries and schools, and developing new client business daily through calls, visits and creative marketing.
Since setting up in 2005 we've always used recycled products. From our photocopy paper to our pens and promotional material - it's always been recycled paper or plastic. In 2011 we went a step further and switched to non-bleached copy paper - which is why it's not quite white. In 2017 we bought air source heat pumps for our office - reducing our electricity use on heating by about 50%.
Bretsa works with private day nurseries, children's centres, montessori schools, after school clubs, play schemes, nursery schools and primary schools right across London, Kent and Essex. From large groups to independent settings, we can find you a huge variety of nursery work.

When you come to register with our friendly consultants you'll have an interview about working in nurseries, get to discuss your requirements, and show us all your documents.The consultant will help you through the referencing and DBS process and our system will send you an email each week so you know how your application is progressing.
Reviews (14)
Mia Edwards
Mia Edwards
Dec 03, 2021
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I’m seeing so many comments about Josh and it’s lovely because he really is amazing. He got me the job I wanted with all the extras on the SAME DAY as the interview, not only that but he got me the salary I WANTED instead of what I was going to settle for. Josh, you’re a star! ⭐️
Jazmine Merry
Jazmine Merry
Sep 23, 2021
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I have had the BEST experience with Bretsa. I would like to say a big thank you to Josh for being so helpful and motivating. He has got me a job that I am over the moon with and am grateful for the support! Amazing 😁✨
Sophie Sone-Demetrious
Sophie Sone-Demetrious
Apr 27, 2021
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I Joined the agency in hopes of finding a permeant placement, my coach Josh did a great job of finding me that and also massive support and help always on your side,
Sending a huge thanks to Josh!☺️
Lilla Markaly
Lilla Markaly
Apr 27, 2021
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I am very happy with Bretsa recruitment. They have a great recruiting team. Josh was so amazing who helped me to find the perfect nursery job for me. He arranged all the interviews,took care of all the paper work and he was a great support during the whole process. I can only recommend them.
Nathaniel Smith
Nathaniel Smith
Nov 20, 2020
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The worst company i have ever worked with the staff are rude Sharon does not know what she doing I been waiting over a year just to start work AVOID THIS COMPANY waste of time CER education is way better I wish I could give bresta 0 stars
Cynthia Brown-Charles
Cynthia Brown-Charles
Jan 25, 2020
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I joined the agency when I arrived at a crossroads in my career after being out of work for a little while,and unsure of the next organisation I wanted to work with or be a part of.
My confidence in myself and within my career was low and I was unsure of what I wanted to do.
I had a very long discussions with Sharon and Charley about what I wanted to do and that was to do some kind of temp work until I decided on my choice of employment.
All the staff team were very patient and very understanding with me. Even when I made choices that I knew would not go down with the agency.But were the best
Ola Oladokun
Ola Oladokun
Oct 24, 2019
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Excellent team of professionals that knows what the job is all about, and looking after clients and staff with great heart. They keep to their promises they have never fails in paying staffs on a weekly basis, they send a reminder to you to send your timesheets in before lunch on Tuesdays so that the payroll department can tidy up everything then staffs get paid 1st thing on Friday morning. I have introduced friends and I got my gift card vouchers for each person i introduced after they have done the agreed hours. Kudos to all the team. GREAT TEAM.
Debbie Alling
Debbie Alling
Jan 20, 2019
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Excellent company I would highly recommend this agency. Staff in the office are very professional and efficient. They are always my first point of call when I need cover, they provide high quality staff members and they are always reliable.
Ben Cooke
Ben Cooke
Jan 19, 2019
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Always had an excellent experience dealing with the team.
Very approachable, professional and helpful. They offer fantastic opportunities for their apprentices, and their staff.
Would definitely recommend as a first point of contact.
Christine Breeze
Christine Breeze
Dec 12, 2018
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I have had a long relationship with this lovely company. Fantastic service from a very professional team. Would recommend them 100 %
Shannon Hastings-Ampomah
Shannon Hastings-Ampomah
Aug 16, 2018
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Worst company ever! Staff are so unprofessional, especially Sharon. Kept sending me to far places when I told them I’m only willing to travel 45 mins. So Sharon told me I’m a waste of time and she can’t work with clients like me. I sent them many compliant emails which they chose to ignore. They also kept “forgetting” to pay me so when I kept calling to find out where my money is I was told I’m calling too much, well yeah I work to get my money so I will call to find out where it is. Looking to do agency work I suggest JBD. Don’t waste your time with Bretsa
Matthew Bradby
Matthew Bradby
Jul 05, 2018
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Extremely professional company with great customer service - always responsive to requests or queries. Highly recommended.
Farhana Rahman
Farhana Rahman
Jun 25, 2018
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Total waste of time. Waited more than 6 months to start working with them and have regular contacted them to ask what is happening with my references. I get told different things every time if it has been done or not. Left the agency before even working with them.
Melissa Murphy
Melissa Murphy
Nov 23, 2017
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Incredibly professional and approachable team. Care always taken to develop relationships with both clients and candidates. No hesitation in recommending Bretsa!