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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Tring Specsavers

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£17,101.92 a year
Tring

Expected closing date: Sunday, 22 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £17,101.92 per year while training for a Level 3 Optical Assistant qualification.
  • Work 40 hours per week, including weekends, with on-the-job training provided in-store.
  • Complete a 1 year 6 month apprenticeship with a closing date of 2026-11-22.
  • Gain essential skills and qualifications to start your career in optics.

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.
  • Functional skills in English will be provided if required.
  • You will complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
  • Training involves working full-time, 5 out of 7 days, including weekends.
  • Daily on-the-job training will be provided in-store; no college attendance is required.
  • The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.

What Happens After Completion

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: £17,101.92 per year
  • Working Week: Full-time, including weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
  • Start Date: 2026-12-07
  • Closing Date: 2026-11-22
  • Apprenticeship Standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
  • Training Provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED