Emma Ford
Teaching Assistant Level 3
2022-2024
Teaching Assistant
During my time at LMC, I gained the skills I needed to support children and young people in education and how to behave positively and professionally when working in the education industry. This first-hand experience resulted in me being offered a long-term role as a teaching assistant.
Emma joined Lancaster & Morecambe College in 2022 to pursue her dream of working in the teaching industry. Having previously studied at LMC when she was younger, Emma knew that coming back would be right for her.
The course Emma took is part of our Work-based Diploma-Only Courses. These courses are designed to upskill and gain formal qualifications for those already in employment or voluntary work.
I knew that LMC would give me a high level of support throughout the learning process. I enjoyed the course, with the part I enjoyed most being that I was able to gain first-hand experience working with the children alongside completing the qualification.
During her time on the course, Emma did her practical/work-based side of the course voluntarily at a local school and thanks to her hard work and dedication she was offered a permanent role there as a Teaching Assistant.
During my time at LMC, I gained the skills I needed to support children and young people in education and how to behave positively and professionally when working in the education industry. This first-hand experience resulted in me being offered a long-term role as a teaching assistant.
LMC also offers free training and distance learning courses which Emma took advantage of during her time with us. These extra courses aided Emma's learning providing her with extra knowledge and qualifications.
I was also able to complete free courses through LMC to further extend my learning, for example, I have just completed the Level 2 course in Understanding Autism which will benefit me when applying for roles in the future. I am currently working within a key stage one class as well as providing one-to-one support to SEND children, which the extra courses helped me with. Some of my roles include promoting positive behaviours in the learning environment, supporting children throughout their learning and helping to differentiate learning tasks based on children’s individual needs.
When Emma was asked what she would say to someone thinking of taking this course, Emma said:
If you are passionate about working with children and want to do a qualification while also gaining first-hand experience in the workplace, this course is perfect. I have enjoyed every part of this course and the flexibility of it meant that I could complete my learning to my own schedule.
YOUR TUTOR(S)
Try to achieve the best grades you can. As a qualified Carpenter or Joiner, you will have the opportunity to work anywhere in the world.
The course gives people experiences of business in many forms which can be used in a huge variety of possible future careers – past students have gone on to work in sectors as diverse as fashion, charities, social media, nuclear energy, defence manufacturing and the public sector.
We have a very knowledgeable and dedicated team from different areas of the animal industry. We offer a range of courses in Animal Studies at different levels to cater for a wide range of students. Practically, you will work with a range of animals on site, spend time in our laboratories and hone your skills further during independent work-related experience. Working with animals can be a fun and rewarding career but it does involve hard graft and dedication!
My favourite part of the role is guiding my students through the more practical aspects of Forensic Science, especially latent fingerprint collection and evidence handling. I enjoy watching them develop their confidence and skills in these techniques
If you want the opportunity to use and develop practical skills, learn about an accessible vocational area, have fun, work hard and deal with the public then this is the course for you. LMC is a great community asset and I think the local district are lucky to have such a modern, flexible and engaging place of education.
I really enjoy being part of the LMC Beauty Team and working within the department. Watching my students grow and develop their ideas and skillsets week on week is a really exciting part of my role, particularly when I can see them challenging themselves to get creative and try out new and different ideas.
YOUR TUTOR(S)
Try to achieve the best grades you can. As a qualified Carpenter or Joiner, you will have the opportunity to work anywhere in the world.
The course gives people experiences of business in many forms which can be used in a huge variety of possible future careers – past students have gone on to work in sectors as diverse as fashion, charities, social media, nuclear energy, defence manufacturing and the public sector.
We have a very knowledgeable and dedicated team from different areas of the animal industry. We offer a range of courses in Animal Studies at different levels to cater for a wide range of students. Practically, you will work with a range of animals on site, spend time in our laboratories and hone your skills further during independent work-related experience. Working with animals can be a fun and rewarding career but it does involve hard graft and dedication!
My favourite part of the role is guiding my students through the more practical aspects of Forensic Science, especially latent fingerprint collection and evidence handling. I enjoy watching them develop their confidence and skills in these techniques
If you want the opportunity to use and develop practical skills, learn about an accessible vocational area, have fun, work hard and deal with the public then this is the course for you. LMC is a great community asset and I think the local district are lucky to have such a modern, flexible and engaging place of education.
I really enjoy being part of the LMC Beauty Team and working within the department. Watching my students grow and develop their ideas and skillsets week on week is a really exciting part of my role, particularly when I can see them challenging themselves to get creative and try out new and different ideas.
ALUMNI
Jess Quigley
Philip Dunn
Emma Ford
Lydia Corney
ALUMNI
Stacey Sweeting
Lisa Connolly
Bernie Foy
Bethany Blundell
Danny Stackhouse
Beccy Wheildon
