Apprenticeship · Level 3
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Ledbury Specsavers
Specsavers£16,033.05 a year
Ledbury
Expected closing date: Monday, 30 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship over 1 year 6 months.
- Earn £16,033.05 per year while working 37.5 hours per week.
- Gain on-the-job training and become a fully qualified Optical Assistant.
- Applications close on 2026-11-30.
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 addressing any issues that arise.
Training
- You will work towards the Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship standard, including 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.
- Your training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
- Functional Skills in maths and English will be provided if required.
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: £16,033.05 per 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: 2026-12-14
- Closing date: 2026-11-30
- Apprenticeship standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
- Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED