Early Years Educators for hire in Preston

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    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organisational Skills8%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree32%
    High school diploma or GED32%
    Vocational or technical training20%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    Kids Planet Day Nurseries
    Lancashire County Council
    Ashbridge Independent School & Nursery
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year33%
    1-2 years14%
    2-5 years28%

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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Preston: £31,271 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,074£36,119 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Anaesthetics and recovery nurse

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeNMCBOSIETNursingBLS Certification

    Skills

    NursingBasic Life SupportPatient CarePatient AssessmentPatient MonitoringCritical Care Experience
  • Senior Support Worker

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenTime Management
  • Welfare Assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft OutlookFront DeskCateringTeachingHospitality
  • Child Practitioner

    Leyland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationNVQ

    Skills

    Driving LicenceCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCash HandlingFood Preparation
  • Nursey Practitioner

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationEYPS

    Skills

    Nursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenCommunication SkillsHair ExtensionsEarly Childhood EducationTeaching
  • Level 3 Early Years Apprentice

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CarePaediatric First Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Customer ServiceServingSalesCommunication SkillsComputer SkillsMicrosoft Office

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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: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.

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

Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding 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: senior support worker, welfare assistant and line leader.

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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most early years educators have 16 years of professional experience.

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