Early Years Educators for hire in Colchester

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    319

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    13%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Time Management
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    32%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    High school diploma or GED
    24%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Busy Bees Nurseries
    • Family First Nurseries
    • Realise
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    67%
    Less than a year
    33%

Browse Indeed's database of 319 profiles for Early Years Educators in Colchester

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,272 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Early Years Practitioner (Preschool Room)

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceClient Services
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationForest School ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient Feeding SupportForest School Experience
  • Early Years Teacher

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleFirst AidPaediatric First AidChildcare+1 more

    Skills

    Public SpeakingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsBilingual
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglish+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementNursery ExperienceMentoring and Peer Support Experience in Educational SettingsMentor and Peer Support Experience
  • Support Worker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateChild Safeguarding+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationManagementFood Safety
  • Outreach Worker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCNursingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMental and Behavioural Health ExperienceMental Health ServicesMental Health Patient Care Experience

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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 73 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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for early years educators?

Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding 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, student placement early years practitioner and outreach worker.

What level of education is common for an early years educator?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an early years educator in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?

Most early years educators have 12 years of professional experience.

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