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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Woking Specsavers

Specsavers
£17,101.92 a year
Woking

Expected closing date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship over 1 year 6 months.
  • Earn £17,101.92 per year, working 40 hours per week.
  • Gain a full qualification and develop skills in customer care and communication.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-18.

About the Role

This apprenticeship will provide you with on-the-job training 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 work towards the Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
  • The apprenticeship includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
  • You will work full-time, 5 out of 7 days a week, including weekends.
  • All training will be delivered on-the-job in the store; no college attendance is required.
  • The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
  • Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level before the EPA.

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

  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) is essential.

Key Details

  • Wage: £17,101.92 per 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: 2026-12-02
  • Closing Date: 2026-11-18
  • Apprenticeship Standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
  • Training Provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED