Early Years Educators for hire in East London

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    5,178

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    30%
    Bachelor's degree
    30%
    High school diploma or GED
    21%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Bright Horizons
    • Busy Bees Nurseries
    • Little Learners Day Nursery
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    56%
    1-2 years
    22%
    More than 5 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 5,178 profiles for Early Years Educators in East London

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in East London: £30,265 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £38,766 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • early years educator

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidBehaviour ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsChildcareChild SafeguardingClient Relationship Management
  • Early Years Educator Apprentice

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceStockingStock Replenishment
  • Early Years Educator

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsEarly Childhood EducationEnglishHospitality
  • Early Years Teacher

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention and Control StandardsCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Advanced Life SupportEducation+12 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsEarly Childhood EducationLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Early Years Practitioner (Teaching Assistant)

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidDriving LicencePaediatric First AidPersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementTeaching
  • Senior Early Years Practitioner & Deputy Manager & Designated SENCO Lead

    Greenwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidNVQFundamental British Values Guidance+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsChildcareTeachingManagementTeam Management

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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 leadership.

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 teacher, governance & trusteeship school governor – early years focus and early years practitioner (teaching assistant).

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

Master's degree is the most common level of education for an early years educator in East London, 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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