Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Honiton Specsavers
Specsavers£15,642 a year
Honiton
Expected closing date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship with Specsavers.
- Earn £15,642 per year while working 37.5 hours per week.
- Gain a full qualification and career options upon completion of the 1 year 6 month apprenticeship.
- Applications close on 2026-11-11.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will train you to become a 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.
- This includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
- Training is full-time, 5 days out of 7, including weekend working.
- You will receive daily on-the-job training 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 Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications Required
- GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) - essential
Key Details
- Wage: £15,642 a year
- Working week: Full-time, including weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2026-11-25
- Closing date: 2026-11-11