Staff member suspended at Belfast school as social media footage shows assistant swearing at student

A staff member at a West Belfast school has been suspended after a social media video appears to show a pupil being sworn at during a class.

The video, taken at St Mary’s Christian Brothers Grammar School, has been shared widely on social media.

It appears to show a staff member telling a student to ‘change his f***ing attitude’ and ordering him to do ten push ups.

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A spokesperson for the school said an investigation into the incident was underway, and a member of staff has been suspended while it remains ongoing.

“As soon as we became aware of this incident, we immediately commenced an investigation,” the statement said.

“A member of staff has been suspended while the investigation is ongoing and we are providing support to the pupil involved.

“The care and well-being of all our students is our priority and this isolated incident does not reflect the standards and ethos within our school.”

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