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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Ryde Specsavers

Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited · Ryde · posted 27 October 2026

Wage
£16,033.05 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
Starts
24 November 2026
Closing date
10 November 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

  • By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
  • Booking in eye tests
  • Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
  • You’ll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop up

Your training

  • Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment
  • Full Time 5 out of 7 days 
  • Daily on the job training in store - no college to attend
  • Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited

Where it leads

  • At the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be a fully-fledged Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you

About Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited

Specsavers is a truly talented organisation and the world's largest privately-owned optical group in the world. We have over 1,845 stores operating in over 10 countries, boasting over 37,000 colleagues worldwide. We are a revolutionary, dynamic, family run business, continuing to go from strength to strength and proud of it.

Things to consider

Before applying, please bear in mind the salary and check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis. As this is an entry level position, you must not hold any qualifications at or above this level of apprenticeship within this sector.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingFriendly

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 (C) and above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 39 High Street, Ryde, IOW, PO33 2HT

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