Early-Years-Educators for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Bachelor's degree26%Vocational or technical training20%Years of experience
6-10 years50%Less than a year20%More than 10 years20%Current company
Active Support EducationAPT CareAXIS ELECTRONICS
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 263 profiles for Early-Years-Educators in Bedford
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £27,950 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £42,306 yearly
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Early years working under 1s
Kempston
Licenses & certifications
NVQOlder Adult Care ExperienceSenior CareEnglishExperience Working with ChildrenSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementNetworkingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeEarly Years Practitioner
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkEYPSSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsEarly Childhood EducationChildcareNursery ExperienceEarly Years Practitioner
Kempston
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidSymbol Communication SystemsPaediatric First AidEarly Years Education ExperienceEarly Childhood Education+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementRisk AnalysisCustomer Operations Specialist
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsPhone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceData EntryEarly Years Practitioner, Cover Supervisor & Bank Staff
Houghton Conquest
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeComputer SkillsTeaching Assistant (1:1 SEND Specialist)
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceSymbol Communication SystemsPaediatric First Aid+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsStakeholder EngagementStakeholder LiaisonRecord KeepingRecords Management
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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 74 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: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for early-years-educators?
Common licenses or certifications for early-years-educators include: First Aid, Paediatric First Aid Certification and Safeguarding Certification.
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, customer operations specialist and team lead.
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 Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?
Most early-years-educators have 8 years of professional experience.
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