Apprenticeship · Level 3
Closes in 13 days
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - East Grinstead Specsavers
Specsavers£17,101.92 a year
East Grinstead
Expected closing date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship.
- Earn £17,101.92 per year.
- Work 40 hours per week, including weekends.
- Complete the apprenticeship within 1 year and 6 months.
- Applications close on 2026-11-04.
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 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.
- Functional skills English will be provided if required.
- You will complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
- Training is full-time, 5 out of 7 days a week, including weekend working.
- You will receive daily on-the-job training in store; no college attendance is required.
- The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
What Happens After
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 Develop
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications Required
- GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*- C)) is essential.