Early Years Educators for hire in Barnsley

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    259

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Experience Working with Children10%
    Communication Skills9%
    Childcare9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED60%
    Bachelor's degree20%
    Vocational or technical training13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years18%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
    Elsecar Community Nursery
    Kabuki Childcare Centre
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years28%
    2-5 years31%

Browse Indeed's database of 259 profiles for Early Years Educators in Barnsley

Last updated: 25 Jul 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Barnsley: £31,383 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£41,590 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Nursery Practitioner

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    First AidChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenLeadershipNursery ExperienceSupervising Experience
  • Senior Early Years Practitioner

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Early Childhood EducationNannyingChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceLeadership
  • Nursery Practitioner Level 3

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational Skills
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Experience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceTeachingNannyingEarly Childhood EducationChildcare
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    DrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCookingJanitorial ExperienceChildcareKitchen ExperienceFood Preparation
  • Early Years Coordinator

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationEYPS

    Skills

    MentoringEarly Childhood EducationChildcareLeadershipExperience Working with ChildrenTeaching

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What's the average time to fill an early years educator role?

The average time to fill an early years educator role is 78 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do early years educators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an early years educator include: experience working with children, communication skills and childcare.

What licenses or certifications are common for an early years educator?

Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Safeguarding Certification, Paediatric First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to early years educators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to early years educators include: early years practitioner, senior early years practitioner and early years coordinator.

What level of education is common for an early years educator?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an early years educator in Barnsley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?

Most early years educators have 10 years of professional experience.

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