Student Role - Hair and Beauty Assistant

Job description

Student Role - Hair and Beauty Assistant

Job description

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• Up to 16 hours a week - Fixed Term Contract
• Salary: £11.00 per hour

* ONLY CURRENT EEG STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY - Must fit around the student current academic schedule

Are you passionate about the hair and beauty industry and looking to gain valuable workplace experience? We are seeking a Student Assistant to join our Hair & Beauty department, supporting our Technician and teaching team in creating a clean, organised and professional learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to the smooth running of practical lessons, events and competitions within a busy and supportive department.

In this varied role, you will help prepare salons and treatment rooms for practical sessions, maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, organise equipment and stock, support with laundry and general departmental administration, and assist with open evenings, demonstrations, competitions and student recruitment events. Working as part of the Hair & Beauty team, you will play an important role in ensuring students and staff have the resources they need to succeed while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 1 Hairdressing qualification and Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths, with a genuine interest in the hair and beauty industry. You will have strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working with people of all ages and be enthusiastic, reliable and organised. If you are looking to build your experience in a professional salon environment while supporting the next generation of hair and beauty professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible hours tailored to fit your academic schedule.
• Gain valuable skills and experience to boost your CV.
• Earn while working on campus in a supportive environment.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Friday 31st July 2026

Interviews: To be held on Thursday 6th August 2026

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Salary indication

£11.00 Per Hour

Published at

24-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No