Nursery-Practitioners for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills8%Experience Working with Children7%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years8%3-5 years26%Current company
Nanna's Day NurseryBanana Moon Day Nursery
Busy Bees Nurseries
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years18%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: 5 Sept 2026
Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,730 yearly
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Nursery Practitioner
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidInfection Prevention & Control+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHindiComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsBank Nursery Practitioner
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresForest School ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceFront DeskHandling Customer EnquiriesNursery Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidPrevent Duty GuidanceChild SafeguardingSkills
Business CoachingLeadershipCommunication SkillsRecord KeepingManagementStakeholder Collaborationkey worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSpecial EducationCustomer ServicePaediatric First AidComputer SkillsChildcare+8 moreSkills
ChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenBehaviour ManagementClassroom ManagementClassroom ManagementClassroom Behaviour ManagementDeputy Manager Mat Cover/ Third in Charge
Wivenhoe
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH CompliancePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCP+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementNetworkingRecord KeepingSchool Photographer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidChild SafeguardingEnglishSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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What's the average time to fill a nursery practitioner role?
The average time to fill a nursery practitioner role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do nursery-practitioners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nursery practitioner include: communication skills, organisational skills and experience working with children.
What licenses or certifications are common for a nursery practitioner?
Common licenses or certifications for nursery-practitioners include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to nursery-practitioners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nursery-practitioners include: deputy manager mat cover/ third in charge, key worker and nursery nurse.
What level of education is common for a nursery practitioner?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a nursery practitioner in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a nursery practitioner?
Most nursery-practitioners have 8 years of professional experience.
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