Early Years Educators for hire in Ilford

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    1,905

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    13%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Time Management
    4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    Master's degree
    29%
    High school diploma or GED
    24%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    30%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Bright Horizons
    • N Family Club
    • London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    50%
    2-5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ilford: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,093 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Early Years Practitioner

    Ilford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMathsEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsClassroom ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer Service
  • 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
  • Level 3 Early years 3rd in Charge/ Room leader

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH CompliancePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidPrevent Duty Guidance+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsChildcareAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceClient Relationship Management
  • Early Years Practitioner (Teaching Assistant)

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidDriving LicencePaediatric First AidPersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementTeaching
  • Early Years Practitioner

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCopywritingMicrosoft TeamsComputer Literacy
  • Early years educator

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPreschool ExperienceOrganisational SkillsNumeracyMathsBehaviour 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 time management.

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 YEAR PRACTITIONER and level 3 early years educator.

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 Ilford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?

Most early years educators have 4 years of professional experience.

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