Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Edgware Road Specsavers
Specsavers£18,770.40 a year
Westminster, London
Expected closing date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £18,770.40 per year as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
- Complete a Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship standard over 1 year 6 months.
- Work full-time, 40 hours per week, including weekends.
- Applications close on 2026-10-28.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will train you to become a fully 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 by identifying and addressing any issues.
Training
- You will work towards the Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship standard.
- Functional Skills will be provided if required.
- You will complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
- This is a full-time role, working 5 out of 7 days, including weekends.
- 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 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)) is essential.
Key Details
- Wage: £18,770.40 a 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: 2026-10-28
- Apprenticeship standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
- Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED