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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Witney Specsavers

Specsavers
£17,101.92 a year
Witney

Expected closing date: Friday, 20 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.
  • Gain hands-on experience and develop skills in customer care, organisation, and communication.
  • Work full-time, 40 hours per week, including weekend shifts.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-20 for a start date of 2026-12-07.

About the Role

This apprenticeship will provide you with on-the-job training to become a qualified Optical Assistant.

What You'll Do

  • Provide customers with 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 qualification.
  • Functional skills in maths and English will be provided if required.
  • You will complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
  • Training is delivered through daily on-the-job learning in the store; there is no need to attend college.
  • 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, 40 hours per week, including one weekend day. Shifts to be confirmed.
  • Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
  • Start date: 2026-12-07
  • Closing date: 2026-11-20
  • Apprenticeship standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
  • Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED