Early Years Educators for hire in Sunderland

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    311

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Time Management
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    45%
    Bachelor's degree
    29%
    Vocational or technical training
    19%
  • Years of experience

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

    • GoodStart Early Learning
    • Kids Planet Day Nurseries
    • Essential Care and Support
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    50%
    2-5 years
    25%
    More than 5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 311 profiles for Early Years Educators in Sunderland

Last updated: 2 Nov 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,979 yearly
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  • Deputy Manager

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementExperience Working with Children
  • Level 3 early years educator apprentice

    Ryhope

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidDriving LicencePaediatric First AidEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsFood SafetyChildcare
  • Early Years Educator

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationBTECNVQ

    Skills

    LeadershipChildcareNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenCommunication SkillsEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
  • Healthcare Support Worker

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyHealth and Safety ExperienceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCare Record KeepingRecord KeepingClinical Record Keeping
  • Nursery Nurse

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Early Childhood EducationCustomer ServiceChildcareManagementExperience Working with ChildrenEnglish
  • Registered Nurse – Medical, Emergency & ICU and Renal Care

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidTube FeedingFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlMedication Administration+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPersonal Service ExperienceCare Support ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceVital SignsPatient Monitoring

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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 72 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 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: deputy manager, registered nurse – medical, emergency & ICU and renal care and early years practitioner (acting deputy manager).

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 9 years of professional experience.

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