Early-Years-Educators for hire in Southampton
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Experience Working with Children6%Early Childhood Education6%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Bachelor's degree31%Vocational or technical training12%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years6%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years13%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £26,948 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £44,419 yearly
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Early Years Practitioner
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsFirst AidPaediatric First AidChild SafeguardingSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingManagementEducation Coordinator
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementDriving LicenceCommunication SkillsLeadershipEmail SoftwareEarly Years Practitioner
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceSupervising ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationLevel 6 Practitioner
West End
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidEarly Years Education ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationSkills
LeadershipEarly Childhood EducationSupervising ExperienceChildcareNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenNursery practitioner
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidAir Transport ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementChildcareMeal PreparationFood PreparationTutoringEARLY YEARS ROOM LEADER
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Writing SkillsNumeracyEDIMathsEnglishExperience Working with ChildrenSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer Relationship BuildingClient EngagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementAdministrative 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 77 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 early childhood education.
What licenses or certifications are common for an Early Years Educator?
Common licenses or certifications for early-years-educators include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, First Aid 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, bank practitioner early years and education coordinator.
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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