Posted 21 November, 2025

Early Years Practitioner

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nurseries West Yorkshire

Job details

  • Salary £24,937 to £26,598 per annum NHS Band 3
  • Role Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Job Reference XR03

Job summary

Are you passionate about working in childcare and committed to improving outcomes for young children?

At the LTHT nurseries you will be joining a dedicated team providing childcare predominantly to Leeds NHS employees.

Across 2 settings we provide care for around 168 pre school children Monday Friday from 7am 6pm all year round (excluding Bank Holidays). Each setting is unique and we celebrate the differences and experiences our employees bring to us.

The Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust is one of the largest teachings hospitals in England. By joining our Team you will become part of the LTHT family and have access 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 champions and mental health first aiders.

Discounted childcare

NHS pension scheme

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

Competitive salary

Favourable terms and conditions

Access to ongoing training and development

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

Skills / Qualifications:

  • An Ofsted recognised level 3 Qualification in childcare
  • Ability to create a warm
  • caring environment for all children
  • A sound knowledge of child development for children under 5 years
  • A good knowledge of Ofsted welfare requirements

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