Part Time Learning Assistant in Hair & Beauty (Term Time Only)

West Herts College; Luton; On-site; GBP 6,800 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

West Herts College is seeking a part-time Learning Assistant for Hair & Beauty at the Luton campus. The role supports practical salons, reception, stock control, and equipment, working with teaching staff to assist learners.

Applicants should hold a minimum Level 2 in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, with Level 3 preferred. The position is term-time only, Tue and Wed, 35 weeks per year, 11.5 hours weekly, pro rata salary from £6,806.43.

Qualifications

• Background in hairdressing and beauty therapy.
• Proactive and flexible approach to practical salon support.
• Experience with reception tasks and stock management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technician support for practical salons.
• Manage reception, stock and equipment; allocate and prep for lessons.
• Support staff and students; assist curriculum delivery and learning.

Skills

Reception & customer service

Stock control

Education

Level 2 Hairdressing

Level 2 Beauty Therapy

Job description

Part Time Learning Assistant in Hair & Beauty (Term Time Only)

The School of Hair and Beauty are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible person to join their team as a part-time learning assistant. The suitable candidate should have a background in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy holding a minimum of a Level 2 in both areas. Level 3 would be advantageous, to support you in this role.

The role requires a proactive individual to provide technician support for the practical salons, including maintaining and monitoring all aspects of reception, stock and equipment. Furthermore, support to the staff and students in classrooms. The successful candidate will be part of the curriculum team, working alongside teaching staff to support learning.

Based at our Luton campus, experience working with young adults would be advantageous, as would an understanding of salon booking systems for hair and beauty services and reception work.

You will be required to manage stock and demonstrate correct and safe use of equipment to students and staff. This could include booking and allocating equipment, maintaining it or preparing it for planned practical use in lessons.

The successful candidate will promote professionalism and excellent customer service at all times. You will have a good practical knowledge of the hairdressing and beauty environment, supporting learners with developing reception and stock control and displays.

It is essential that you have a professional manner, good communication skills and are capable of interpreting technical information and explaining it clearly.

The successful candidate will be working 11.5 hours per week at our Luton Campus. This role is term time only, Tuesday and Wednesday working 35 weeks per year.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th November 2026.

If you would like any more information you can contact us on 01923 812333 or e-mail [e-mail].

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources team.

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Company: West Herts College Salary: from £6,806.43 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Luton, LU2 7BF Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 23 Oct 2026 Closing date: 6 Nov 2026