Apprenticeship · Level 3
Closes in 12 days
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Ryde Specsavers
Specsavers£16,033.05 a year
Ryde
Expected closing date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start your career with a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship.
- Earn £16,033.05 per year while you train.
- Gain practical experience and a qualification over 1 year and 6 months.
- Applications close on 2026-11-25.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will train you to become a fully-fledged Optical Assistant.
What you'll be doing:
- Giving customers top-notch advice and a warm welcome.
- Booking in 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.
- You will also work towards Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if required).
- The apprenticeship includes an End-Point Assessment.
- Training is delivered daily on the job in store; there is no need to attend college.
- Your training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
What happens at the end:
- Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Optical Assistant with a wide range of career options.
Skills you'll develop:
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Friendliness
Qualifications required:
- GCSE Maths (grade 4 (C) and above) is essential.