We’re being asked to perform medical procedures, say classroom assistants

Their trade union is demanding they're given more training and higher pay in line with the responsibilities.

Classroom support assistants working with additional needs children are being asked perform medical procedures on pupils on a daily basis, while facing the ongoing threat of violence.

Staff have been telling STV News that they’ve considered leaving the profession.

Their trade union is demanding they’re given more training and higher pay in line with the responsibilities.

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