Early-Years-Educators for hire in Preston

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    337

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Time Management7%
    Organisational Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree39%
    High school diploma or GED27%
    Vocational or technical training20%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years4%
  • Current company

    Busy Bees Nurseries
    Kids Planet Day Nurseries
    Lancashire County Council
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years18%
    2-5 years27%

Browse Indeed's database of 337 profiles for Early-Years-Educators in Preston

Last updated: 14 Aug 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Preston: £31,218 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,128£35,925 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Teaching Assistant Level 3

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresCoachingCar up to 3.5 TonnesCertificate in Coaching FootballFirst Aid

    Skills

    ManagementSpecial EducationEarly Childhood EducationChildcareDaycare ExperienceBehaviour Management
  • Child Practitioner

    Leyland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidNVQCustomer ServicePaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Driving LicenceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCustomer Service
  • Early Year Teacher

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkBehaviour Management

    Skills

    Early Childhood EducationChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceTeachingFirst Aid
  • Level 3 Early Years Apprentice

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CarePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidPrevent Duty GuidanceLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementITCustomer ServiceServingSales
  • Production Line Leader

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresChildmindingExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleCar up to 3.5 Tonnes

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSpecial EducationSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingExperience Working with Children
  • Supply Teacher

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving LicenceQTSPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementWriting SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft 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 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, time management 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, Safeguarding 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: teaching assistant level 3, welfare assistant and anaesthetics and recovery nurse.

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 18 years of professional experience.

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