# Early Years Nursery Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/early-years-nursery-practitioner/cc1ea15e-e686-4890-a31d-e7275ca8b549 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/early-years-nursery-practitioner/cc1ea15e-e686-4890-a31d-e7275ca8b549.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** St James's University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Early years practitioner - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25760.00 to £27476.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-05T07:31:06.018Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-1067 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=2267&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the LTHT Nurseries, youll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing highquality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff. With varying shift patterns and a guaranteed day off during the week, this is a role that truly supports worklife balance ### Main duties of the job Contribute to updating records of achievements (i.e.: profiles, observations, care plans), to support the individual needs of the children/families. Assist the management team (i.e.: Deputy and Early Years Professional) to develop, implement and evaluate play and planning using the EYFS for the individual child and family To support the nursery team and management team in the delivery of the service and the development of quality care As a key carer the jobholder will assist in the settling in programme to meet the childs/familys individual needs including first contact with the parent or carer To assist the nursery team when communicating nursery routines and procedures with new parents As part of the nursery team your role will include observing, collating, presenting and recording developmental milestones for childrens individual profiles Ensure each family receives daily positive feedback Report concerns or family issues to appropriate manager ### About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 05 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 3 - Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 002265 - Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Lydia Smith Senior Nursery Manager lydia.smith10@nhs.net 0113 3070684 Shortlisting Date: 19/10/26 Interview Date:04/11/26 Job Summary Contribute to updating records of achievements (i.e.: profiles, observations, care plans), to support the individual needs of the children/families. Assist the management team (i.e.: Deputy and Early Years Professional) to develop, implement and evaluate play and planning using the EYFS for the individual child and family To support the nursery team and management team in the delivery of the service and the development of quality care As a key carer the jobholder will assist in the settling in programme to meet the child’s/family’s individual needs including first contact with the parent or carer To assist the nursery team when communicating nursery routines and procedures with new parents As part of the nursery team your role will include observing, collating, presenting and recording developmental milestones for children’s individual profiles Ensure each family receives daily positive feedback Report concerns or family issues to appropriate manager Why you should join our Team Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the LTHT Nurseries, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing highquality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff. With varying shift patterns and a guaranteed day off during the week, this is a role that truly supports work–life balance. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Flexible Shifts & Work–Life Balance - A range of shift patterns to suit your lifestyle - Enjoy a day off every week with our 4-day working shift pattern Easy, StressFree Travel - Free staff parking - Excellent public transport links and easy access to Leeds city centre Inspiring Early Years Environment - Be part of a freeflow play setting that supports curiosity, independence and creativity - Two unique nursery sites caring for 168 children aged 0–5 - Open yearround, Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm (excluding Bank Holidays) Grow Your Career With Us - Access to ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities Fantastic LTHT Employee Benefits - 27 days' annual leave (pro rata), rising to 33, plus Bank Holidays - Blue Light Card and staff discounts across retail, travel, gyms, holidays and more - Familyfriendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave - Wellbeing support from trained champions and mental health first aiders - Discounted childcare - NHS Pension Scheme - Car lease, cycle to work and childcare schemes - Competitive pay and favourable terms & conditions If you’re enthusiastic, caring and ready to take the next step in your early years career, we’d love to hear from you. Come and join the LTHT family—where your passion is valued and your development is supported What you will bring to the role Ofstedrecognised Level 3 childcare qualification - Ability to create a warm, caring, inclusive environment - Strong understanding of child development (0–5 years) - Knowledge of Ofsted welfare requirements About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in working in a childcare setting, observing, gathering evidence and profiling. - The ability to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to meet children's individual needs. - Experience working in partnership with parents and carers. **Desirable** - Experience of supervising others. ### Qualification **Essential** - It is essential that the jobholder holds a childcare qualification recognised by Ofsted, (NNEB, CACHE, BTEC and NVQ level 3). ### Core Behaviours and Skills **Essential** - Empathy for the diverse needs of children, families and carers. - The ability to communicate professionally with parents, children, colleagues and outside agencies. - Skills in supervising and developing students. - Basic computer skills to enable them to type, print and organise children's observations, pictures and posters. - Skills to negotiate with colleagues, provide constructive feedback and promote openness, honesty and teamwork. - Skills to organise the implementation of play and care plans with team members. - Be confident in recognising and dealing with changes in behavioural habits in children, staff, families and other adults. - Work in partnership with the management team to provide support during planning meetings and leading the room. ### Core Values and Commitment **Essential** - An understanding of the pressures on working parents to achieve a work life balance. - Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the wider childcare community. - Respond to the individual needs of parent/carers with regards to childcare and caring issues and attending review meetings for their key children. - Place a high value on the contributions by colleagues, children, parents, students and visitors. - Place high value on developing and delivering a high standard of child/family centered care. - Understanding and valuing the importance of confidentiality. - Place a high value on safeguarding children/families and will report any concerns following departmental and Trust policies and procedures. - Demonstrate the Leeds Way values: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable and Empowered. ### Core Knowledge and Understanding **Essential** - Sound knowledge and understanding of child development from birth - 5 years. - Knowledge of working towards Ofsted Welfare Requirements and experience of Ofsted inspections. - Knowledge and skills in planning and recording children's progress relating development to the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and an understanding of the different views of children that form and underpin practice. - Knowledge and skills in gathering information to support children with specific special needs, following the DFES code of practice. - Knowledge and skills to work in partnership with parents. - Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and CAF regulations. ### Personal and Professional Development **Essential** - Take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. - Undertake all mandatory training required for the role. - Ability to demonstrate and implement any new skills and knowledge that they have learnt from undertaking additional training. - Take responsibility for updating their knowledge of the latest legislation relating to the Ofsted Welfare Requirements. - Respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. ### Communication and Working Relationships **Essential** - Maintain good working relationships with all staff and develop partnership with parents. - Inform the manager of any complaints or concerns from parents, children, staff, students and visitors. - Ability to liaise with the Nursery Management Team, Nursery Team, Parents/carers, Students/Tutors, Safeguarding Team, Ofsted Officials and Outside Agencies. ## Documents - [Job Description (DOC, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=4247&JobId=2267) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.