Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Dalston Cross Specsavers
Specsavers£18,770.40 a year
Hackney, London
Expected closing date: Monday, 2 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship.
- Earn £18,770.40 per year while working 40 hours per week.
- Gain a full qualification after 1 year and 6 months.
- Applications close on 2026-11-02.
About the Role
This is an apprenticeship opportunity to become a qualified Optical Assistant.
What You'll Do
- Give customers top-notch advice and a warm welcome.
- Book eye tests.
- Perform pre-screening of patients and measure frames.
- Ensure the smooth running of the store by identifying and addressing any issues.
Training
- You will undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
- Functional Skills in maths and English will be provided if required.
- The apprenticeship includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
- Working hours are full-time, 5 out of 7 days, including weekend working.
- Training is delivered daily 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)) is essential.
Key Details
- Wage: £18,770.40 per year
- Working week: Full-time, including weekend working (days and times to be confirmed).
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- 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