Early-Years-Educators for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
6-10 years30%Less than a year20%3-5 years20%Current company
Busy Bees Nurseries
Ossett childcare and preschoolAccord AcademyTime at current job
Less than a year40%2-5 years40%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £31,596 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,193 – £35,409 yearly
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Roofer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSDBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesPsychologyDriving LicenceConstruction Experience+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementDrivingExperience Working with ChildrenEarly Childhood EducationVolunteer
West Yorkshire
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponsePaediatric First AidChild SafeguardingFire Safety+9 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeachingNetworkingOperations ManagementComputer LiteracyEarly Years Practitioner Full time
Ossett
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidPaediatric First AidEYPSSkills
LeadershipChildcareEarly Childhood EducationManagementNursery ExperienceSupervising ExperienceManufacturing Technician
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneMicrosoft Office SuiteFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyMicrosoft Office+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceEmail SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeHealth Care Assistant
Pontefract
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRBasic Life SupportBLSSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPhone EtiquetteHeavy LiftingTime ManagementPatient CareEarly Years Practitioner
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Experience Working with ChildrenEarly Years Education ExperienceNursery ExperienceChildcareCustomer ServiceServing
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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, leadership and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for early-years-educators?
Common licenses or certifications for early-years-educators include: First Aid, 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: health care assistant, personal assistant and early years lecturer & student group lead.
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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?
Most early-years-educators have 8 years of professional experience.
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