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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Banbury Specsavers

Specsavers
£17,101.92 a year
Banbury

Expected closing date: Sunday, 22 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £17,101.92 per year while training for a Level 3 Optical Assistant qualification.
  • Work 40 hours per week, including weekends, with on-the-job training provided.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-22.
  • The apprenticeship lasts for 1 year and 6 months, starting on 2026-12-07.

About the Role

This apprenticeship will train you to become a qualified Optical Assistant.

What you'll be doing:

  • Giving customers top-notch advice and a warm welcome.
  • Booking eye tests.
  • Pre-screening patients and measuring frames.
  • Ensuring the store runs smoothly and identifying any issues.

Training:

  • You will work towards the Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
  • This includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
  • The working week is 40 hours, 5 out of 7 days, including weekend working.
  • All training will be delivered on-the-job in store; there is no need to attend college.
  • The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
  • You will undertake Functional Skills in English if required.

What happens at the end:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a wide range of career options.

Skills:

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Qualifications:

  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A-C))* is essential.