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West Herts College; Luton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on Friday

Job summary

West Herts College in Luton is seeking a Part Time Learning Assistant for Hair & Beauty to support practical salons, classrooms and the curriculum team. The role requires a Level 2 in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, with Level 3 preferred, and experience with salon booking systems and reception duties.

27 hours per week, term time (35 weeks), on-site at Luton LU2 7BF, with a focus on professional customer service and equipment stock control.

Qualifications

• Background in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy with Level 2 in both.
• Level 3 in Hairdressing/Beauty Therapy is advantageous.
• Experience with salon booking systems and reception work.
• Good communication and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide technician support for practical salons and reception.
• Assist staff and students in classrooms and maintain stock/equipment.
• Support curriculum team and booking equipment for lessons.
• Promote professionalism and excellent customer service at all times.
• Manage stock and demonstrate safe use of equipment to learners.

Skills

Hairdressing

Beauty Therapy

Reception skills

Education

Level 2 in Hairdressing

Level 2 in Beauty Therapy

Level 3 in Hairdressing (adv)

Level 3 in Beauty Therapy (adv)

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 27 hours per week at our Luton Campus. This role is term time only, working 35 weeks per year.

Company: West Herts College

Salary: from £15,980.31 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Luton, LU2 7BF

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Sept 2026

Closing date: 23 Sept 2026

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd September 2026.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

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

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