A classroom assistant at Westport Elementary School has been accused of using “excessive physical force” on a student with disabilities, according to the district.

In a statement, Westport Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Fran Roy announced the unidentified classroom assistant no longer works for the district.

“The safety of our students is our top priority and conduct of this type by any staff toward any student is absolutely unacceptable,” Roy said.

The Westport Police Department and the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families are both investigating the incident.

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