Early Years Educators for hire in Northampton

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    430

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Time Management
    9%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    50%
    Vocational or technical training
    23%
    Bachelor's degree
    20%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Busy Bees Nurseries
    • Verisure
    • West Northamptonshire Council
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Northampton: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,703 yearly
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  • Early Years Practitioner

    Northampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceChildminding
  • Early years practitioner

    Northampton

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipTeam Management
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Northampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFirst AidFirst Aid ResponsePaediatric First Aid
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Northampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving LicencePaediatric First Aid+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFirst AidChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceEarly Childhood Education
  • Royal Mail Sorter

    Northampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene CertificateMathsLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCare ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceCustomer ServiceSpecial Education
  • Early Years Assistant

    Northampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipManagementTeam ManagementTeaching

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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, time management and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for early years educators?

Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid Certification 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, royal mail sorter and nursery practitioner.

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 Northampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most early years educators have 5 years of professional experience.

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