Early-Years-Educators for hire in Sheffield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree29%Vocational or technical training17%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Early Years Care & Education LtdNurtured Childcare
Action for ChildrenTime at current job
2-5 years63%1-2 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 670 profiles for Early-Years-Educators in Sheffield
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sheffield: £31,055 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,925 – £37,199 yearly
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Early Years Specialist
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePhonics Curriculum SupportCustomer ServicePhonics ActivitiesPost-Secondary Education Experience+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceEarly Childhood EducationTeachingEarly Years Practitioner
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkPaediatric First Aid+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkBehaviour ManagementEarly Years Practitioner
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 Tonnes+6 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenDrivingEarly Childhood EducationEarly Years Practitioner
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationOffice ExperienceFirst Aid Administration+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipExtracurricular Activity PlanningEvents ManagementActivities Coordination ExperienceDeputy Childcare Services Manager / Designated Safeguarding Lead / Early Years Practitioner
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationUK GDPRRecruitingSymbol Communication SystemsPaediatric First AidChild Safeguarding+9 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCoachingMentor and Peer Support ExperienceMentoringEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkEarly years practitioner (unqualified)
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceHome HealthLeadershipFood SafetyCash Handling
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for early-years-educators?
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 (unqualified) and early years tutor/back to employment bootcamp tutor.
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 Sheffield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?
Most early-years-educators have 13 years of professional experience.
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