The Importance Of A Trained Support Teacher In Combating Bullying Involving Students With Disabilities

Abstract

Bullying is a complex problem that requires joint action by the State, families and civil society. When it targets a person with a disability, it becomes even more serious, as it reveals a discriminatory nature that increases the victim's vulnerability. In this context, the role of the support teacher stands out as essential in combating this practice, especially in the school environment. Research on this topic follows a legal-sociological approach, using the legal-projective method, according to the classification of Witker and Gustin. The main sources include doctrinal texts, legal standards and data collected during the investigation. Combating bullying involves both raising awareness and adopting conciliation practices, with support teachers being key figures in this process. Due to the closeness they maintain with students with disabilities, these professionals play a strategic role in promoting an inclusive and safe environment, contributing to the social and emotional integration of students. In this way, the support teacher not only assists in the student's academic development, but also acts as a mediator and agent of social transformation, essential to preventing and confronting discriminatory and violent behavior in the school environment.