Early-Years-Educators for hire in Southampton
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Experience Working with Children7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Bachelor's degree26%Master's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years38%More than 5 years13%
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Last updated: 2 Oct 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £26,906 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £45,145 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Early Years Practitioner
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDaycare Experience+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceSupervising ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationEarly Years Educator
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidExperience Working with ChildrenSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceChildcareCleaningEarly Years Practitioner
Redbridge
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationChildcareEarly Childhood EducationEarly Years Practitioner
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsFirst AidPaediatric First AidChild SafeguardingSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingEarly Years Practitioner
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceWriting SkillsEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkExperience Working with ChildrenVolunteer Early Years Practitioner
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTeachingFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementStudent EngagementExperience Working with ChildrenSafeguarding ProceduresChild Safeguarding
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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, experience working with children 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, First Aid and Paediatric 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, volunteer early years practitioner and senior care lead.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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