At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide excellent customer service, book eye tests, and assist with pre-screening patients.
- Company: Join Specsavers, a trusted family business in healthcare for over 35 years.
- Benefits: Earn £17,101.92 a year with full-time hours and on-the-job training.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a supportive team and career growth.
- Why this job: Become a qualified Optical Assistant and explore diverse career opportunities.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths (grade 9-4) required; strong communication and teamwork skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 17101 - 17101 £ per year.
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.
Training
- Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
- Daily on-the-job training in-store - no college to attend
- Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
- Functional Skills in English if required
What happens at the end
Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you.
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 to include weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2026-11-26
- Closing date: 2026-11-12
- Apprenticeship standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
- Training provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
About the employer
Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers. You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.
Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Hampton Specsavers in Teddington employer: Specsavers
Specsavers is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers numerous opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, particularly in the vibrant field of brand marketing. Located in the UK and ROI, Specsavers provides a supportive environment that values innovation and community engagement, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
