Posted 20 May, 2026 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nurseries logo

Early Years Practitioner

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nurseries West Yorkshire

Job details

  • Salary £25,760 to £27,476 per annum £25,760.00 - £27,476.00 per annum NHS Band 3
  • Role Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Job Reference 000767

Job summary

Why you should join our Team

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 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.

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, Stress-Free Travel

- Free staff parking

- Excellent public transport links and easy access to Leeds city centre

Inspiring Early Years Environment

- Be part of 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, 7 am–6 pm (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

- 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

If you’re enthusiastic, caring and ready to take the next step in your early years career, we’d love to hear from you. Come and join the LTHT family—where your passion is valued, and your development is supported.

What you will bring to the role

What We’re Looking For

- 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

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Skills / Qualifications:

  • A recognised OfSTED approved qualification
  • minimum of Level 3
  • 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.