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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 10%
Childcare 8%
Working with Children 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 70%
Vocational or technical training 14%
Bachelor's degree 7%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 8%
1-2 years 22%
3-5 years 26%

Current company

Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Shooting Stars Nurseries
The Willow Tree Private Nursery Ltd

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 39%
1-2 years 18%
2-5 years 29%

Browse Indeed's database of 109 profiles for Nursery Practitioners in Wakefield

Last updated: 2 Jul 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £28,099 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,541£30,914 yearly

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Nursery room leader

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationNVQFirst Aid Certification

Skills

Early Childhood EducationCommunication SkillsCare ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationBehaviour Management

Early Years Practitioner Full time

Ossett

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationEYPS

Skills

ChildcareEarly Childhood EducationNursery ExperienceSupervising ExperienceWorking with ChildrenLeadership

Play Practitioner - Team Leader

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationNVQ

Skills

Customer ServiceHair StylingBarista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTeam Management

Nursery Manager

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

Microsoft OfficeCookingData Analysis SkillsChildcareFood PreparationOperations Management

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

Paediatric First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

ChildcareNursery ExperienceWorking with ChildrenLeadershipEarly Childhood EducationMentoring

Play Practitioner

Ossett

Licenses & certifications

Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Skills

Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingTime 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 75 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, childcare and working with children.

What licenses or certifications are common for a nursery practitioner?

Common licenses or certifications for nursery practitioners include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to nursery practitioners?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nursery practitioners include: nursery room leader, teaching assistant and play 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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a nursery practitioner?

Most nursery practitioners have 11 years of professional experience.

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