A paedophile who worked in a school has been jailed for sexual abuse against a boy who was under 16. Acasia Welburn, who is now aged 26, of New Road in Telford, was jailed for two-and-a-half years on Friday (July 26).
She pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust. Welburn appeared at York Crown Court for sentencing.
Welburn's abuse took place while she was working at a school in North Yorkshire where she worked in a trusted care position.
Welburn started sexual contact with a teenage boy who was autistic. She initially made contact with the boy on social media which involved the sharing of sexual messages and images.
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