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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Thetford Specsavers

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£15,642 a year
Thetford

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £15,642 per year while training for a Level 3 Optical Assistant qualification.
  • Gain hands-on experience and a formal qualification over 1 year and 6 months.
  • The role involves customer service, booking appointments, and assisting with eye tests.
  • Applications close on 2026-10-27.
  • The apprenticeship starts on 2026-11-10.

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 a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, including an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
  • Training will be delivered through daily on-the-job instruction in-store; no college attendance is required.
  • You may also undertake Level 1/2 Functional Skills in English if needed.
  • The training schedule is to be agreed upon, with further details provided later.

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)) is essential.

Key Details

  • Wage: £15,642 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: 2026-11-10
  • Closing Date: 2026-10-27
  • Apprenticeship Standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
  • Training Provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED