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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Chichester Specsavers

Specsavers
£17,101.92 a year
Chichester

Expected closing date: Monday, 2 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship.
  • Earn £17,101.92 per year while working 40 hours per week.
  • Gain a full qualification and open up career options.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-02.

About the Role

This apprenticeship will train you to become a fully 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 smooth running of the store and identifying 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 store, with no college attendance required.
  • Functional Skills in English will be provided if needed.
  • The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.

What Happens Next

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

Skills You'll Need

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

Qualifications Required

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

Key Details

  • Wage: £17,101.92 per year
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Working Week: Full-time, 5 out of 7 days, including weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
  • Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
  • Start Date: 2026-11-16
  • Closing Date: 2026-11-02
  • Apprenticeship Standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
  • Training Provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED