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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 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
Main duties of the job
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: 21 August 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: 001937
- 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: 07/09/26 Interview Date:1509/26
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
- The jobholder must have experience: in working in a childcare setting, observing, gathering evidence and profiling.
- they must have the ability to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to meet children's individual needs.
- working in partnership with parents and carers
Desirable
- it is desirable for staff to have the experience of supervising others.
Core Values
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
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.
Additional Role Requirements
Essential
- The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority.
- The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
- The jobholder must take responsibility for updating their knowledge of the latest legislation relating to the Ofsted Welfare Requirements.
- The job holder will be required to travel from site to site and on occasion across the Leeds area to attend meetings and support other settings.
- The job holder will be required to administer prescribed medication and check on each individual child's health and well being whilst at nursery.
Core Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- will have sound knowledge and understanding of child development from birth - 5 years
- will have knowledge of working towards Ofsted Welfare Requirements and have experience of Ofsted inspections
- will have the 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.
- will have knowledge and skills in gathering information to support children with specific special needs, following the DFES code of practice
- will have knowledge and skills to work in partnership with parents
- have knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and CAF regulations
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This advert is for Early Years Practitioner with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 3 role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Sep 2026.
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