Early Years Educators for hire in Reading

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    456

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    14%
    Time Management
    5%
    Organisational Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    45%
    Vocational or technical training
    23%
    Bachelor's degree
    20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Bright Horizons
    • Busy Bees Nurseries
    • Fennies Day Nurseries
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    63%
    More than 5 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    13%

Browse Indeed's database of 456 profiles for Early Years Educators in Reading

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £25,730 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £36,920 yearly
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  • Early years placement

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsChildcareOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceRecord Keeping
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
  • Early Years Educator

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCPRFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetyLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPremises Locking and Securing ProceduresManagementTeam Management
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
  • Lead Early Years Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementTraining & Development
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationComputer LiteracyComputer Skills

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementLaboratory Operations Experience

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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, time management and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for early years educators?

Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding 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, occupational health advisor and early years placement.

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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most early years educators have 9 years of professional experience.

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