Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Bicester Specsavers
Specsavers£17,727.60
Bicester
Expected closing date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship over 1 year 6 months.
- Earn £17,727.60 per year while working 40 hours per week.
- Gain a qualification and develop skills in customer care, communication, and organisation.
- Applications close on 2026-10-27.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will train you to become a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant.
What you'll be doing:
- Giving customers top-notch advice and a warm welcome.
- Booking in eye tests.
- Pre-screening patients and measuring frames.
- Ensuring the smooth running of the store by identifying and addressing any issues.
Training:
- You will work towards the Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
- This includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
- Training is delivered on-the-job in the store, with no college attendance required.
- The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to the EPA.
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 Required:
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications:
- GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) - essential
Key Details:
- Wage: £17,727.60 per year
- Working week: Full-time, 5 out of 7 days, including weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2026-11-10
- Closing date: 2026-10-27
- Apprenticeship standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
- Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED