Early Years Educators for hire in Portsmouth
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills10%Customer Service9%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree38%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years17%Current company
Action for ChildrenAgamemnon Housing AssociationAlverbridge NurseryTime at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years26%2-5 years26%
Browse Indeed's database of 242 profiles for Early Years Educators in Portsmouth
Last updated: 21 Jul 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portsmouth: £30,634 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,720 – £32,675 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Level three early years educator
Gosport
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingCommunication SkillsWorking with ChildrenEarly Years Practitioner Level 3
Southsea
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationGraphic DesignEnglishSkills
Customer ServiceOperating SystemsAndroidWindowsAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopEarly Years Educator and Forest School Leader
Gosport
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Early Childhood EducationTeachingNursery ExperienceChildcareLeadershipWorking with ChildrenLearning Support Assistant (LSA)
Hayling Island
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsFirst AidCase ManagementMicrosoft OutlookTime ManagementCustomer ServiceDeputy Room Manager
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationLevel 3 in Early Years & ChildcareSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMaintenanceCommunication SkillsCash HandlingLeadershipPastoral and Welfare Officer
Havant
Licenses & certifications
TypingGCSESkills
Public RelationsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMultilingual
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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 78 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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for an early years educator?
Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and Driving Licence.
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: nursery practitioner, early years practitioner level 3 and pastoral and welfare officer.
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 Portsmouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?
Most early years educators have 12 years of professional experience.
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