Early Years Educators for hire in Basildon
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Organisational Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 53%
- Vocational or technical training
- 25%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
self employed
- Westwood academy
Seymour House
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 342 profiles for Early Years Educators in Basildon
Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Basildon: £28,440 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £39,407 yearly
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NURSERY LEAD
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsEarly Childhood EducationNursery ExperienceLevel 2 Early Years Educator
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Special EducationFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMaintenanceFood PreparationTeaching Nursery Assistant/ Nursery Nurse & Early Year Practitioner
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeLevel 3 in Health & Social CareNumeracyNMCNursingNVQ+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient AssessmentClinical Patient AssessmentsEarly Years HR and Training Co-Ordinator
Wickford Park
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareEarly Years Practitioner
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkFundamental British Values GuidanceNutritionPrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenExperience of Working with Children and Young PeopleExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleChildcareChild SafeguardingEarly Years Practitioner
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationBTECEYPSSkills
LeadershipEarly Childhood EducationExperience Working with ChildrenManagementChildcareTeaching
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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 72 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, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for early years educators?
Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Safeguarding Certification, Paediatric First Aid Certification and Food Hygiene Certificate.
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, early years practitioner (part-time) and NURSERY 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 Basildon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?
Most early years educators have 7 years of professional experience.
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