Hi I’m a teaching assistant at a high school / look after a few children I sit with them during lessons 1-1 or a small number in some bottom set lessons.
This evening I was in a supermarket won’t name and I saw one of the boys who’s in my classes most of the time he’s 12 years old I saw him attempt to shop lift he looked really scared and anxious.
I know he’s from a quite poor family he was wearing a plain grey tracksuit and cheap black converse style trainers which looked worn.
I saw him put a computer game under his hoodie and start to walk to the exit I couldn’t let it happen though I had to stop him and I did. When I stopped him I could tell he was scared and upset and said he wants to try and get some money 😔
I calmed him down and I got him to leave with me and my parner thankfully I don’t think anyone noticed what Happend.
He’s a good kid aswell quite shy and always tries his best in the lessons I see him.
Did I do the right thing or should I of let him get caught by security then intervened / helped him ??
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Itsjess87 · 03/10/2019 21:52
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