Early-Years-Educators for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
Bachelor's degree41%High school diploma or GED29%Vocational or technical training15%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
Busy beesA Drainage Company / Part-timeBalliol Primary SchoolTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years21%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £29,215 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £42,825 yearly
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Early Years Practitioner
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationNumeracyFirst AidPaediatric First AidITSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelChildren's Residential Support Worker
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationWorking with FamiliesDriving LicenceChild SafeguardingSkills
Customer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSalesRetail SalesCare Support ExperienceInclusion Pastoral and Emotional Behavioural support assistant & assistant SENDco
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTeachingMasonryBricklayingBricklayingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEarly Childhood EducationExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismExperience Working with Neurodivergent IndividualsEarly Years Educator
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidSkills
CookingTeachingExperience Working with ChildrenClassroom ExperienceChildcareBehaviour ManagementEngagement & Compliance Manager
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving LicencePaediatric First AidSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPhone EtiquetteAdministrative ExperienceManagementEarly 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 Skills
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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 77 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an Early Years Educator?
Common licenses or certifications for early-years-educators include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid and Paediatric First Aid 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, head of year and IT analyst.
What level of education is common for an Early Years Educator?
Bachelor's degree 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 9 years of professional experience.
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