Early Years Educators for hire in Sunderland

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    278

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills15%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Experience Working with Children6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED43%
    Bachelor's degree31%
    Vocational or technical training17%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year13%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    Apple Blossom Nursery
    Argyle House School
    BEST PRACTICE NETWORK
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year32%
    1-2 years23%
    2-5 years23%

Browse Indeed's database of 278 profiles for Early Years Educators in Sunderland

Last updated: 4 Aug 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£35,904 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Supply SEND Teacher

    South Shields

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeBTECA LevelNVQCustomer ServiceEducation

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFront DeskTeachingLibrary, Archives or Museum ExperienceLibrary ServicesCommunication Skills
  • Teaching Assistant

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationBachelor's DegreeExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidPrevent Duty GuidanceKeeping Children Safe in Education

    Skills

    Bachelor's DegreeCommunication SkillsDriving LicenceAfter-School Club Childcare ExperienceCommunity Centre ExperienceDBS Check Processing
  • Early years educator

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismFood HandlingFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseSymbol Communication SystemsFood Preparation

    Skills

    ChildcareCare ExperienceCPRExperience Working with Children
  • Assessor/Tutor

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia

    Skills

    Training & DevelopmentCustomer ServiceWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsCommunication Skills
  • Teaching Assistant/ SEND Support 1:1

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational Skills
  • Supply practitioner

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationInfant CareFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsExperience Working with Children

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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 experience working with children.

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 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 (acting deputy manager), nursery assistant early years educator birth to 19 and supply SEND teacher.

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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most early years educators have 12 years of professional experience.

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