Main duties of the job
* Contribute to updating records of achievements (profiles, observations, care plans) to support the individual needs of children/families.
* Assist the management team (Deputy and Early Years Professional) to develop, implement and evaluate play and planning using the EYFS for the individual child and family.
* Support the nursery team and management team in the delivery of the service and the development of quality care.
* Assist in the settling‑in programme to meet the child/family's individual needs, including first contact with the parent or carer.
* Assist the nursery team when communicating nursery routines and procedures with new parents.
* Observe, collate, present and record developmental milestones for children's individual profiles.
* Ensure each family receives daily positive feedback.
* Report concerns or family issues to the 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.
Person Specification
* A recognised Ofsted approved qualification, minimum of Level 3.
Experience
* To deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage across the setting to raise and maintain the excellence of the Early Years Provision through quality interaction with the children.
Qualifications
* Ofsted recognised 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.
Why you should join our team
At the LTHT Nurseries, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing high‑quality 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.
Working with us
* Flexible Shifts & Work–Life Balance – a range of shift patterns to suit your lifestyle and a day off every week with our 4‑day working shift pattern.
* Easy, Stress‑Free Travel – free staff parking; excellent public transport links and easy access to Leeds city centre.
* Inspiring Early Years Environment – a free‑flow play setting that supports curiosity, independence and creativity; two unique nursery sites caring for 168 children aged 0–5; open year‑round, Monday to Friday, 7am‑6pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
* Grow Your Career – access to ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities.
* Fantastic LTHT Employee Benefits – 27 days' annual leave (pro‑rata), rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays; Blue Light Card and staff discounts across retail, travel, gyms, holidays and more; family‑friendly 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
* Ofsted recognised 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 values are part of what makes us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient‑centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered. All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
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.
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.
Contact for this job
Lydia Smith – Senior Nursery Manager
lydia.smith10@nhs.net
0113 3070684
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