Nursery-Practitioners for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Vocational or technical training19%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years14%3-5 years26%Current company
Ashbridge Independent School & NurseryAshbridge Nursery at Maxy FarmAshbridge on Ribble NurseryTime at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years29%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 237 profiles for Nursery-Practitioners in Preston
Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £28,819 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,959 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidFrenchMaths+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceTypingChildcareCare ExperienceNursery Area Manager
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidInterpretationEarly Years Education Experience+1 moreSkills
LeadershipBusiness CoachingManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementCoachingNursey Practitioner
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidPaediatric First AidEYPSSkills
Communication SkillsNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenHair ExtensionsEarly Childhood EducationTeachingNursery Practitioner
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsTeachingCPRFirst Aid CertificationCommunication SkillsEarly Years Practitioner
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkPaediatric First Aid+1 moreSkills
LeadershipChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenManagementSupervising ExperienceNursery ExperienceNursery Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSpecial Education+16 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementClassroom ManagementClassroom ManagementTeachingConflict Management
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What's the average time to fill a nursery practitioner role?
The average time to fill a nursery practitioner role is 74 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do nursery-practitioners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nursery practitioner include: communication skills, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a nursery practitioner?
Common licenses or certifications for nursery-practitioners include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, First Aid and Paediatric First Aid.
What are some job titles related to nursery-practitioners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nursery-practitioners include: nursery assistant, senior practitioner and crisis practitioner.
What level of education is common for a nursery practitioner?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a nursery practitioner in Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a nursery practitioner?
Most nursery-practitioners have 7 years of professional experience.
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