Early Years Practitioner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a committed nursery team member to support early years provision for children aged 0–5 within LTHT Nurseries. You will help update achievement records, support planning using EYFS, and assist management with quality care across the nursery.

The role includes settling-in support and communicating routines to new parents, ensuring positive family engagement. Candidates should hold an Ofsted-recognised Level 3 childcare qualification and demonstrate a

Qualifications

• Ability to create a warm, caring and inclusive environment.
• Strong understanding of child development (0–5 years).
• Knowledge of Ofsted welfare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to updating records of achievements (profiles, observations, care plans) to support individual needs.
• Assist the management team to develop, implement and evaluate play and planning using the EYFS.
• Support nursery team and management in delivery of service and development of quality care as a key carer.
• Assist in settling-in programmes to meet each child’s/family’s needs including first contact with parents or carers.
• Assist nursery team when communicating routines and procedures with new parents.
• Observe, collate, present and record developmental milestones for children’s profiles.
• Ensure families receive daily positive feedback.
• Report concerns or family issues to the appropriate manager.

Skills

Warm inclusive environment

Understanding of child development

Ofsted welfare knowledge

Education

Ofsted recognised Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

For questions about this job, contact: Lydia Smith Senior Nursery Manager [e-mail] 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

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

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 Sponsorship

Eligibility

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.