Early-Years-Educators for hire in Southampton

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    550

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED35%
    Bachelor's degree28%
    Vocational or technical training23%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    Bright Horizons
    PaintPots Nursery
    YMCA
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year23%
    1-2 years16%
    2-5 years39%

Browse Indeed's database of 550 profiles for Early-Years-Educators in Southampton

Last updated: 5 Sept 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £26,915 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£44,779 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Education Coordinator

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid+3 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementDriving LicenceCommunication SkillsLeadershipEmail Software
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceSupervising ExperienceEarly Childhood Education
  • Volunteer Early Years Practitioner

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTeachingFood Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementStudent EngagementExperience Working with ChildrenSafeguarding ProceduresChild Safeguarding
  • Nursery practitioner

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidAir Transport ExperienceFirst Aid Certification+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementChildcareMeal PreparationFood PreparationTutoring
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsFirst AidPaediatric First AidChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSafeguarding ProceduresChild Safeguarding
  • Senior Staff Nurse

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCMentoringProductivity SoftwareCross-Infection ControlAirway ManagementNeonates+24 more

    Skills

    Internal AuditsAnalysis SkillsMedical ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsIV Insertion

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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 75 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 an early years educator?

Common licenses or certifications for early-years-educators include: First Aid, Paediatric First Aid Certification and Safeguarding 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: early years practitioner, education coordinator and volunteer early years practitioner.

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 Southampton, 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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