Early-Years-Educators for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
Bachelor's degree40%High school diploma or GED26%Vocational or technical training17%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Little Angels Preschool(Surgical Ward) – East Suffolk & North Essex Foundation TrustActive Care Group
Time at current job
2-5 years56%Less than a year22%1-2 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 286 profiles for Early-Years-Educators in Colchester
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £25,808 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,294 yearly
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Early Years Practitioner (Preschool Room)
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceClient ServicesPet Sitter - Self-Employed
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesSpecial EducationDriving LicenceEducationFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsChildcareEarly Childhood EducationSpecial EducationEarly 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 SkillsBilingualEarly Years Practitioner
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationForest School ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient Feeding SupportForest School ExperienceEarly Years Educator
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidSkills
Communication SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceSafeguarding ProceduresITSupport Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateChild Safeguarding+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationManagementFood Safety
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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 74 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, First Aid 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: student placement early years practitioner, outreach worker and early years teacher.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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