About Us

Bespoke Education Service Team

We are an education supply agency, who provide schools with high quality support staff to meet their supply needs. We are an award-winning agency, who are currently on the framework to provide schools in nine counties across South Wales.

Founded in 2016, BEST have developed excellent working relationships with many schools. The company was established by former teacher, Steph Wood-Gilbert, and continues to be run by teachers and education experts. Due to our reputation for outstanding service, exceptional knowledge as well as expertise within the team we continue to grow.

Our Vision

We strive to be recognised as the most respected, professional, and knowledgeable resource partner within education. At BEST, we are known to be caring, considerate and a supportive employer, encouraging our team to flourish in all that they do.  To inspire learners by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to allow them to grow, develop and thrive.

Our Mission

To deliver the highest quality service to schools, learners, and our team by keeping them at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values

Integrity

We do what we say we’ll do, we build trust through an honest and ethical approach.

Respect

We recognise and value individuality and promote a compassionate and inclusive culture.

Quality

We are dedicated to meeting schools’ needs by providing the best candidates that can support children’s learning and development.

Passion

We are passionate about recruiting the right people into the right role and it is at the heart of everything we do.

Growth

We are committed to the continuous growth & development of our team and partners in education.

Innovation

We endeavour to embrace change by introducing new methods and ideas to break industry habits within recruitment.

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This is all about us at BEST, how we strive for success in our staff. We emulate professionalism and compassion in all our work.

Meet the team!

BEST Reviews

“I have worked for BEST and i’ve worked with staff from BEST. In my experience, this is the best agency for teaching assistants as Steph mentors staff and puts them forward for roles best suited to them. Now as a fully qualified and employed by a school TA. It’s nice to see quality TAs coming to our school. Not all agencies have good TAs. Steph’s support and advice helps mold employees into good TAs.” – Jenz S (2021)

“The staff are always pleasant and friendly both on the phone and in person. They keep in touch regularly and provide plenty of placements in the phase I like to teach and don’t send me to placements in other phases e.g. junior phase, as has happened with other agencies. I am impressed with the information sheet sent about schools. All in all an excellent agency.” – Sian Sheriff (2021)

“Since starting work with BEST Ltd, I have not used any other agency. The service they provide is professional and considered.” – Sarah Pyves (2021)

“Very professional service from the very start! From the initial conversation with Steph through to the teachers. Our 12 year old boy was motivated and enjoyed every single Maths and English zoom lesson! My only regret is that I wish that we had started it earlier in lockdown! I would highly recommend. Many thanks 👍” – Caroline Ready (2020)