Early-Years-Educators for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%High school diploma or GED30%Vocational or technical training19%Years of experience
Less than a year13%1-2 years4%3-5 years13%Current company
A Drainage Company / Part-timeA HEALTH-TECH RECRUITMENT BUSINESSBalliol Primary SchoolTime at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years15%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 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
Kempston
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidSymbol Communication SystemsPaediatric First AidEarly Years Education ExperienceEarly Childhood Education+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementRisk AnalysisEarly Years Educator
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid+6 moreSkills
CookingTeachingExperience Working with ChildrenClassroom ExperienceChildcareBehaviour ManagementEarly Years Practitioner
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationNumeracyFirst AidPaediatric First AidIT+2 moreSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelFamily Assessment Practitioner
Houghton Conquest
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingExperience Working with ChildrenReport WritingEarly 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 SkillsLead Pastoral Tutpor
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Behavioural HealthWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationMental Health ServicesDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
TeachingFirst AidCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipConflict 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 76 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, leadership and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an early years educator?
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, early years practitioner lunch cover and head of year.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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