After 12 years in the same occupation, for the first time yesterday I was subject to violence.
I was kicked, punched in the stomach and had a chair thrown at me...which I was not quick enough to dodge, leaving a rather impressive multi coloured bruise on my thigh!
All this by a runty little out of control 13 year old.
It has left me battered, bruised and a little shaken, TBH.
I might ask for danger money now, as I am cetainly not paid enough to wear that kind of shit. I feel sorry for teachers who, in some schools, face this stuff every day.
In 7 years in my current school, I don't recall a staff member being assaulted. I wish I hadn't been the first!
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