Early Years Educators for hire in Derby
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree27%Master's degree23%Years of experience
6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Busy Bees Nurseries
Serco
DHL
Time at current job
Less than a year40%2-5 years40%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 489 profiles for Early Years Educators in Derby
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Derby: £31,764 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,991 – £38,820 yearly
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SEND Teaching Assistant
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareBehaviour ManagementEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Prevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceHospitalityEarly Years Practitioner
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicencePrevent Duty GuidanceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Child SafeguardingSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipEarly Childhood EducationSalesCustomer ServiceEarly Years Educator Apprentice
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPaediatric First AidSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidFirst Aid ResponseEarly Years Educator
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+2 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionCommunication SkillsEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkSpecial EducationCustomer service co-ordinator
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingLevel 2 in Customer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft OfficePresentation Software+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceLevel 3 in Customer ServiceData ManagementITComputer SkillsPrison Custody Officer – Early Days Centre (EDC)
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareBTECFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingPerson-Centred Care PlanningPatient-Centred CareCare Plans
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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, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for early years educators?
Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid and Paediatric First Aid 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: customer service co-ordinator, SEND teaching assistant and early years educator apprentice.
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 Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?
Most early years educators have 8 years of professional experience.
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