Sophie Cole has spoken about the reality she faces daily following an assault in the classroom, and how the government need to change their system to recognise what special educators go through
Special Needs Assistant Sophie Cole has opened up about being left with an incurable condition in her left hand after a classroom assault.Speaking on the Neil Prendeville Show on Cork 's Red FM, Sophie said the assault happened when she was cleaning up spilled water in the classroom.
"It's a chronic pain disorder that affects your nervous system, and nothing at all can touch off my left hand. I suffer excruciating, burning pain, electric shocks, shooting pain. I scream with the pain daily. Despite what has happened, Sophie pointed out that the blame is absolutely not on the children in this scenario.
The SNA said she is only receiving a weekly payment of €220 from Government following the assault, despite being on medically certified leave.
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