That’s why early years agency work is one of the most common entry routes into childcare in the UK. It gives people immediate access to nursery environments, allowing them to build experience, confidence, and understanding of early years practice from day one.
Instead of committing straight into a permanent role, agency work allows you to try different nurseries, different teams, and different approaches to childcare. Some settings are structured and fast-paced, others are more play-led and community focused. This variety helps people quickly understand where they fit best.
Typical roles include nursery assistant, nursery nurse, and early years practitioner positions, all supporting children aged 0–5 through play, learning, and daily routines.
For many people, this is also the point where childcare stops feeling like a “job they’re trying” and becomes a long-term career path.
You’ll usually need an enhanced DBS (child workforce) and safeguarding awareness, but experience is not always essential – attitude and willingness to learn matter just as much.
Build your skills while you work
As a registered Completely Care candidate, you can also access a range of online early years training courses free of charge through our training partners.
These courses are designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your understanding of childcare practice, and improve your employability while you gain real experience in nursery settings.
Training includes areas such as:
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Child development
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Food safety in early years settings
- Health and safety in childcare environments
Where we come in
Completely Care can support you in starting your childcare journey through flexible agency nursery roles or permanent early years positions. We help you gain experience quickly in real nursery settings and support you as you progress into long-term roles directly with early years providers when you’re ready.
As a registered candidate, you’ll also have access to free online training to help you build your knowledge and confidence while you work. This combination of practical experience and learning support can make it easier to move into both agency and permanent childcare roles.
Whether you are looking for your first nursery role or your next step in early years, we can help you find opportunities that match your goals.
👉 View our latest Early Years and Childcare vacancies through our job feed:
https://completelycare.co.uk/jobs/
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