Apprenticeship · Level 3
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Thetford Specsavers
Specsavers£15,642 a year
Thetford
Expected closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £15,642 per year while training for a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship.
- Develop essential skills in customer care, communication, and organisation.
- Gain hands-on experience and a full qualification over 1 year and 6 months.
- Applications close on 2026-11-09.
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 store runs smoothly.
Training
- You will work towards a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
- This includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
- Training is delivered through full-time, on-the-job learning in-store, 5 days out of 7, including weekend working. There is no need to attend college.
- The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
- You will also complete Level 1/2 Functional Skills in English if required.
- The training schedule is to be agreed.
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 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: £15,642 a year
- Working week: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including weekend working (days and times to be confirmed).
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2026-11-23
- Closing date: 2026-11-09
- Apprenticeship standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
- Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED