A learning support worker lost his "dream job" for "a few seconds of madness" when he violently assaulted a man at Merthyr Rugby Club. Evan Richard Davies, who worked at Cardiff City Football Club Community Foundation, including at sessions in Parc Prison, helping others turn their lives around, received a suspended sentence after being convicted of actual bodily harm. He has now also had his registration as a learning support worker suspended. In the "seconds of madness", which he admitted in court, Davies headbutted his victim, punched his body to the ground and then kicked him twice in the face, a professional standards hearing was told. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Education Workforce Council Wales presenting officer Hywel Evans told the hearing on May 8 that Davies had pleaded guilty and been found guilty of the offence at Merthyr Crown Court. The attack at the club took place in front of children, Mr Evans added. Representing himself at the hearing, Davies admitted his actions saying he had put himself and his family under pressure. He realised the attack could be seen as hypocritical, given his job at the time trying to help others address their anti-social behaviour. The committee heard that Davies received a suspended sentence of 15 months, suspended for 18 months, on October 6, 2023, after being convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm at Merthyr Crown Court. He was also ordered to abstain from alcohol for a period, to carry out a rehabilitation activity and pay compensation of £325. Davies was also electronically tagged for 90 days for the offence. Court records show Davies pleaded guilty to the assault on Brooklyn Owen at the first hearing. Admitting the offence and conviction was relevant to his EWC registration as a " school learning support worker", Davies told the hearing, adding: "I agree it is not acceptable." He said the assault at Merthyr Rugby Club was "not acceptable" and he "took account for" his actions. He was employed at the time by Cardiff City Football Club Community Foundation, the club's community arm, which also runs post-16 training. Describing his role there Davies told the panel: "I know I was good at my job. It was my dream job in so many aspects and I also did voluntary work for years. "A few seconds of madness have created all this. I put me and my family under pressure...but I have got to be accountable for what I did. "I put myself in this situation which is a bit hypocritical when I am saying to guys "you can change your life around", so why would they listen to me?." That, whilst employed as a learning support worker at Cardiff City FC Community Foundation he was convicted of ‘a relevant offence namely: Having found the allegations proven, the committee suspended Davies's registration with the EWC for 18 months. He can not work in schools or other education settings in Wales in that time. Panel chair, Robert Newsome, said Davies had committed a serious offence which injured his victim, put the public at risk and resulted in a court conviction. However, the committee decided there were mitigating factors including Davies admitting the offence, showing remorse and evidence of insight. He also had a previously good record with no other convictions or matters arising with the EWC and provided positive character references.. "He pleaded guilty in court and at the judgement the judge said there was a good chance of rehabilitation," Mr Newsome added. However, he received a "significant sentence" and there were "aggravating features" including that the assault occurred in the presence of children and was a risk to public safety. Mr Newsome said the panel was "encouraged by the positive steps" Davies had taken since his conviction. He hoped an 18-month suspension from the EWC register would give him time to reflect and ensure the conduct was not repeated. The effect of a suspension order is that the registrant's name remains on the register but is suspended for the period of the order. Once that period has ended the person concerned must re-apply for registration. Davies has the right of appeal to the High Court within 28 days.