Apprentice Optical Assistant

As part of our team, you'll have more responsibility and involvement, playing a vital role in ensuring our customers feel special. With guidance from your store manager and our apprenticeship team, you'll learn the ins and outs of bringing our brand to life, selecting the right products, and…

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Employer

Vision Express Limited

Location

Northampton

Type

Apprenticeship

Pay

£17,212 a year

Hours

38.75 hours a week, including training

Closing date

Closes 27 Nov 2026

Entry requirements

See the qualifications below

Experience

Not specified

Start date

7 Dec 2026

Source

Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK)

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STEM-adjacent: Not always called a STEM job, but you work with medicines, machines, materials, tech or data, and it can lead into wider STEM careers.

Optical work is built on the science of light and vision. Optical practice roles usually involve measuring for glasses, handling lenses and using screening equipment alongside qualified optometrists and dispensing opticians.

Skills roles like this usually build

• Precise measurement
• Using optical equipment
• Attention to detail
• Talking with patients

This describes the type of role in general. The employer's advert has the exact duties.

Advanced apprenticeship: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)

• GCSE in English, grade Grace 4/C or above (essential)
• GCSE in Maths, grade Grace 4/C or above (essential)

Length

1 Year 6 Months

Training provider

Training 2000 Limited

• Healthcare

This opportunity is run by Vision Express Limited, not by StemLaunch. Source: Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK).

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Last seen on GOV.UK 4 Nov 2026. Details can change, so check the advert before applying.