Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Wakefield
Specsavers£17,101.92
Wakefield
Expected closing date: Friday, 30 October 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship qualification.
- Earn £17,101.92 per year while working 40 hours per week.
- The apprenticeship lasts 1 year and 6 months, starting on 2026-11-14.
- Applications close on 2026-10-30.
- Requires GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C)).
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 and identifying any issues.
Training:
- You will gain a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
- You will also complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA) and Functional Skills in English if required.
- Training is delivered on-the-job in store, with no college attendance required.
- The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
What happens at the end:
Upon completion, 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: £17,101.92 a year
- Working week: Full-time, 5 out of 7 days (including weekend working). Days and times to be confirmed.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2026-11-14
- Closing date: 2026-10-30
- Apprenticeship standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
- Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED