Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Holmfirth Specsavers
Specsavers£14,964.18 a year
Holme Valley
Expected closing date: Monday, 23 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship over 1 year 6 months.
- Earn £14,964.18 per year while working 35 hours per week.
- Gain hands-on training in store, working towards a formal qualification.
- Applications close on 2026-11-23.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a 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 by identifying and addressing any issues.
Training and Qualifications
- You will work towards a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
- This includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
- Training will be delivered through daily on-the-job learning in the store; no college attendance is required.
- The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level before the EPA.
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 You'll Develop
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Key Details
- Wage: £14,964.18 per year
- Working Week: Full-time, 35 hours per week, including weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start Date: 2026-12-07
- Closing Date: 2026-11-23
- Apprenticeship Standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)