Assistant Practitioner (XR02)

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Leeds is seeking passionate individuals to support young children's development in a warm and caring environment. Responsibilities include updating records, working with families and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage. Candidates must have an Ofsted-recognized qualification and experience with children under 5. Join a supportive team and enjoy comprehensive benefits, including holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

27 holidays per year plus bank holidays

Access to family-friendly policies

Ongoing training and development

Discounted childcare

NHS employee discounts

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of child development for children under 5 years.
• Experience in a busy daycare setting.
• Experience in partnership with parents.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children's needs and family partnerships.
• Assist in developing and implementing play plans using EYFS.
• Record and present developmental milestones for children.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Effective communication with young children

Ability to create a warm environment

Education

Ofsted recognised level 2 qualification

Tools

Safeguarding training

Food safety training

Paediatric First Aid training

Job description

Areyou passionate about working in childcare and committed to improving outcomesfor young children?

Atthe LTHT nurseries you will be joining a dedicated team providing childcarepredominantly to Leeds NHS employees.

Across3 settings we provide care for around 168 pre school children MondayFriday from 7am 6pm all year round (excluding Bank Holidays). Each settingis unique and we celebrate the differences and experiences our employeesbring to us.

TheLeeds Teaching Hospital Trust is one of the largest teachings hospitals inEngland. By joining our Team you will become part of the LTHT family and haveaccess to the full benefits of an LTHT Employee including:

27 Holidays per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days.

Access to family and carer friendly policies including enhanced maternity,Paternity and Adoption leave, flexible working, Carers passports.

Dedicated wellbeing packages including team Health and wellbeing championsand mental health first aiders.

Discounted childcare

Access to Trust benefits such as Car Lease, Childcare and bike to workschemes.

Favourable terms and conditions

Access to ongoing training and development

Access to NHS employee discounts across many services in the UK includingsupermarkets, restaurants, holidays, travel, gyms and sports services, plusmany more.

Expected ShortlistingDate

28/08/2025

Planned InterviewDate

04/09/2025

Main duties of the job

Thecandidate will have the skills and abilities to:

to contribute in updating records of achievements (ie: profiles, observations,care plans), to support the individual needs of the children/families.

assist the management team ( ie: Deputy and Early Years Professional) todevelop, implement and evaluate play and planning using the EYFS for theindividual child and family

to support the nursery team and management team in the delivery of the serviceand the development of quality care

as a key carer the jobholder will assist in the settling in programme to meetthe childs/familys individual needs including first contact with the parent/carer

to assist the nursery team when discussing nursery routines and procedures withnew parents

As part of the nursery team your role will include observing, collating,presenting and recording developmental milestones for childrens individualprofiles

ensure each family receives daily positive feedback

report concerns or family issues to appropriatemanager

About us

LTHTNurseries provide 168 places per day across 3 sites, Clarendon Nursery,Mosaic Nursery and Rosewood Nursery.

All3 nurseries are rated 'Good' by Ofsted, and pride ourselves on the excellentcommitment our staff have to delivering the best quality childcare for allchildren.

Tosupport the nursery team in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stageacross the setting to raise and maintain the excellence of the Early YearsProvision through quality interaction with the children.

Toassist and develop an environment that meets the Ofsted Welfare Requirementsand the individual needs of the child and family.

Thepostholder will work collaboratively with both the management team and aspart of a team of up to 25 practitioners; assisting with meeting theindividual needs of the children whilst sustaining good partnerships with upto 80 families/carers within the setting

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Thecandidate will have the skills and abilities to:

to contribute in updating records of achievements (ie: profiles,observations, care plans), to support the individual needs of thechildren/families.

assist the management team ( ie: Deputy and Early Years Professional) todevelop, implement and evaluate play and planning using the EYFS for theindividual child and family

to support the nursery team and management team in the delivery of theservice and the development of quality care

as a key carer the jobholder will assist in the settling in programme to meetthe childs/familys individual needs including first contact with the parent/carer

to assist the nursery team when discussing nursery routines and procedureswith new parents

As part of the nursery team your role will include observing, collating,presenting and recording developmental milestones for childrens individualprofiles

ensure each family receives daily positive feedback

report concerns or family issues to appropriate manager

Person Specification

Experience

• A sound knowledge of child development for children under 5 years A Knowledge of Ofsted welfare requirements Experience of gathering observations and evidence to record a childs progress
• Experience of working in a busy day care setting Experience of partnership with Parents

Skills & Behaviours

• Ability to create a warm, caring environment for all children Ability to communicate effectively with babies and young Children Skills and abilities to nurture children's learning through stories

Qualifications

• An ofsted recognised level 2 qualification
• Safeguarding children
• food safety training
• Paediatric First aid training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.