Early-Years-Educators for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Time Management7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree30%Vocational or technical training15%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years10%Current company
Ossett childcare and preschoolWitherslack Group
Aurora
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years26%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £31,441 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,101 – £35,179 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Early Years Practitioner
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRSkills
ManagementTraining & DevelopmentNursery ExperienceChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenNannyingCHILD EXPLOITATION YOUNG PERSON RECOVERY WORKER
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesUK GDPRSkills
Working with FamiliesChild SafeguardingRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationExperience Working with Individuals Experiencing HomelessnessHigher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CoachingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSpecial EducationPhonics Curriculum SupportUK GDPRTeaching Special Educational NeedsSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsFirst Aid AdministrationBehaviour ManagementRecord KeepingEducational Support PlansEarly Years Practitioner Full time
Ossett
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidPaediatric First AidEYPSSkills
LeadershipChildcareEarly Childhood EducationManagementNursery ExperienceSupervising ExperienceDeputy Manager
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidInfection Prevention & ControlPaediatric First AidPrevent Duty GuidanceSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationMicrosoft Office SuiteEarly Years Practitioner
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidPrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
ChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceEarly Childhood Education
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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 77 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: Paediatric First Aid Certification, First Aid 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: early years practitioner, health care assistant and teaching assistant.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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