Apprenticeship · Level 3
Closes in 7 days
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Bishopsgate Specsavers
Specsavers£18,770.40 a year
Bishopsgate, London
Expected closing date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £18,770.40 per year while training for a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship.
- Gain hands-on experience and a formal qualification over 1 year and 6 months.
- Work full-time, 40 hours per week, including weekends.
- Applications close on 2026-10-29.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will train you to become a qualified Optical Assistant.
What You'll Do
- Give customers top-notch advice and a warm welcome.
- Book eye tests.
- Pre-screen patients and measure frames.
- Ensure the smooth running of the store and address any issues that arise.
Training
- You will work towards a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
- Functional skills in English will be provided if required.
- The training includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
- You will work full-time, 5 out of 7 days, including weekends.
- All training will be delivered on-the-job in the store; no college attendance is required.
- The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
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 Required
- GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) - essential
Key Details
- Wage: £18,770.40 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: 2026-11-12
- Closing date: 2026-10-29
- Apprenticeship standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
- Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED