Early-Years-Educators for hire in Croydon
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree29%Vocational or technical training20%Years of experience
Less than a year30%1-2 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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All Saints C of E Primary SchoolTime at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years43%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Croydon: £27,277 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £39,312 yearly
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Early years practitioner
Colliers Wood
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresTeachingPaediatric First AidEarly Years Education Experience+8 moreSkills
LeadershipEarly Childhood EducationManagementExperience Working with ChildrenCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEarly Years Practitioner
Sutton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Early Childhood EducationExperience Working with ChildrenChildcareNursery ExperienceCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsEarly Years Teacher
London
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationPaediatric First AidFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeEarly Years Educator
Bromley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene CertificateChild SafeguardingLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceEarly Years Educator
Croydon
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationPortugueseBritish Sign LanguageDriving LicencePaediatric First AidInterpretation+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsFamlyExperience Working with ChildrenChildcareExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkEarly years practitioner
Croydon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSpecial EducationEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkTeaching+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient Personal Care AssistanceSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingBehavioural Observation
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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, leadership and organisational skills.
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 First Aid.
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 teaching assistant / teaching assistant and level 3 early years educator.
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 Croydon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?
Most early-years-educators have 5 years of professional experience.
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