Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Nottingham Specsavers
Specsavers£15,642 a year
Nottingham
Expected closing date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship.
- Earn £15,642 per year while working 37.5 hours per week.
- Gain a full qualification after 1 year and 6 months.
- Applications close on 2026-10-29.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will train you to become a fully 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 and addressing any issues.
Training:
- You will undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
- Functional Skills in English 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, with no college attendance 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:
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications:
- GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) - essential
Key Details:
- Wage: £15,642 a year
- Working week: Full-time to include weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2026-11-12
- Closing date: 2026-10-29
- Apprenticeship standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
- Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED