Early-Years-Educators for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
Bachelor's degree56%High school diploma or GED23%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
Less than a year19%1-2 years2%3-5 years11%Current company
Little Angels Preschool110% people AgencyAADVS Consulting LtdTime at current job
Less than a year37%1-2 years17%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 291 profiles for Early-Years-Educators in Colchester
Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £27,234 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £36,239 yearly
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Early Years Practitioner
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationForest School ExperienceFirst AidPaediatric First Aid+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsTask PrioritisationExperience Working with ChildrenOffice Administrator
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkSpecial EducationFirst Aid+4 moreSkills
Microsoft ExcelData Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsAnalyticsAzureMicrosoft AzureHLTA/ Teacher
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid AdministrationPaediatric First AidChild Safeguarding+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementTask PrioritisationSupplier OrderingPub and Bar ExperienceTeaching assistant 1-1
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateMaths+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEnglishExperience Working with ChildrenMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeEarly Years Teacher
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleFirst AidPaediatric First AidChildcare+1 moreSkills
Public SpeakingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsBilingualSEN Learning Support Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Adolescent Mental Health Care ExperienceCaring for Vulnerable Young PeopleExperience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersSafeguarding CertificationYoung People Support ExperienceBehavioural Health+6 moreSkills
PsychotherapyDriving LicenceExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersCaring for Vulnerable Young PeopleExperience Working with Individuals with AutismMentor and Peer Support 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 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, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an early years educator?
Common licenses or certifications for early-years-educators include: First Aid, Paediatric First Aid Certification and Safeguarding Certification.
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: nursery room leader, teaching assistant 1-1 and support 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 15 years of professional experience.
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