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Early Years Practitioner

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds, LS9 7TF

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 September 2026

4 days left

Job description

Contribute to updating records of achievements (i.e.: profiles, observations, care plans), to support the individual needs of the children/families. A...

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

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

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.

Qualifications

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Experience

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

21 August 2026

Last checked

25 August 2026

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