Early Years Educators for hire in Rotherham

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    407

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Time Management
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    59%
    Vocational or technical training
    27%
    Bachelor's degree
    11%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Busy Bees Nurseries
    • Plusnet
    • Nurtured Childcare
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    1-2 years
    29%
    Less than a year
    14%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Rotherham: £26,228 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £38,231 yearly
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  • Trainee Early Years Practitioner (placement)

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipChildcareNursery ExperienceExperience Working with Children
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    Fundamental British Values GuidanceDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEarly Childhood EducationTime ManagementExperience Working with ChildrenCustomer Service
  • Early Years / Nursery Professional

    Handsworth

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationBTECFirst AidEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkComputer LiteracyComputer Skills+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementChildcarePrevent Duty GuidanceSafeguarding Procedures
  • Senior Early Years Practitioner

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsChildcareCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer Interaction
  • Qualified level 3 early years practitioner

    Handsworth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFire Safety ChecksCross-Contamination PreventionCustomer ServiceInfection Control CleaningFirst Aid Administration+10 more

    Skills

    Customer ServiceExperience Working with ChildrenGraphic DesignCommunication SkillsStakeholder LiaisonNetworking
  • Early Years Assistant

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementTeam ManagementSupervising ExperienceCustomer Service

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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, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for early years educators?

Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and Paediatric First Aid.

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 / nursery professional and qualified level 3 early years 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 Rotherham, 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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