Apprenticeship · Level 3
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Ludlow Specsavers
Specsavers£16,033.05
Daventry
Expected closing date: Monday, 30 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £16,033.05 per year while training for a Level 3 Optical Assistant qualification.
- Gain hands-on experience and develop key skills in customer service and optical care.
- The apprenticeship lasts 1 year and 6 months, starting on 2026-12-14.
- Applications close on 2026-11-30.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will train you 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
- You will gain a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
- The apprenticeship includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
- Training is delivered through daily on-the-job learning in the store, with no college attendance required.
- The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
What Happens After Completion
- Upon successful completion, you will be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant.
- This qualification opens up 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.
Key Details
- Wage: £16,033.05 per year
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Working Week: Full-time, including weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start Date: 2026-12-14
- Closing Date: 2026-11-30
- Apprenticeship Standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)