Early-Years-Educators for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree25%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years10%Current company
Ossett childcare and preschoolBright Horizons
BUSY BEES NURSERIES
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years25%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £31,441 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,101 – £35,179 yearly
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Children’s Author
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
CoachingDyslexia SupportCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTeachingClassroom ExperienceLesson PlanningClassroom ManagementClassroom ManagementSupply Chain Planner
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationBTECFoundation DegreeFirst Aid+2 moreSkills
BTECLeadershipPaediatric First Aid CertificationFoundation DegreeBachelor's DegreeFirst AidCHILD EXPLOITATION YOUNG PERSON RECOVERY WORKER
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesUK GDPR+14 moreSkills
Working with FamiliesChild SafeguardingRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationExperience Working with Individuals Experiencing HomelessnessEarly Years Teaching Assistant
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
BTECOCROffice ManagementComputer LiteracyBusinessMicrosoft Excel+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeDeputy Manager
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidInfection Prevention & ControlPaediatric First AidPrevent Duty Guidance+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationMicrosoft Office SuiteEarly Years Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Experience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationEnglishChildcare
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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 76 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 an early years educator?
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: neonatal nursery nurse, supply chain planner and director.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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