A scandal is unfolding at Bassaleg School in Newport as teaching assistant and wheelchair rugby star, Scott John Trigg-Turner, faces serious accusations. Trigg-Turner, who’s been hailed for his rugby prowess with the Wigan Warriors and Torfaen Tigers, insists he acted with integrity and professionalism in his role. However, a panel heard that colleagues alleged he told students stories about being a US Marine nicknamed “Kill Switch” and claimed he had a gun at home. Trigg-Turner has denied all these claims, saying they were misinterpretations of conversations about his friends and family who served in the military.
But it doesn’t stop there. He’s also facing claims of favouritism towards a specific pupil and inappropriate conduct in class. Some of his peers reported feeling uncomfortable with how he interacted with these students, saying he sometimes left others unaided. In response, Trigg-Turner explains he has OCD, which affects how he operates in classroom settings, and vehemently denies any unprofessional conduct or lateness to classes.
An email Trigg-Turner sent emphasized his commitment to transparency and professional boundaries, describing the allegations as unfair and singling him out. Colleagues who support him noted he was well-liked by pupils and initially impressed staff enough to secure a permanent position.
These tales have stirred quite the buzz, with Trigg-Turner’s absence at the Education Workforce Council hearing raising eyebrows. Despite resigning last year amidst the investigation, he continues to assert his innocence. As the proceedings move forward, the truth of these claims remains under scrutiny. Stay tuned for more as the story develops!