Dayna Lancaster
Australind,W.A
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Education Assistant with twenty years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with diabetes, epilepsy, trauma, and other medical or behavioural challenges. Skilled in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment by providing individualised support, fostering communication, and assisting with academic tasks and personal care. Experienced in managing health-related needs, including administering medication and responding to medical emergencies. Strong understanding of trauma-informed practices, learning disabilities, and tailored teaching techniques to support each student's emotional, social, and academic growth. Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills, collaborating with teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being and academic progress of students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Education Assistant
Kingston Primary School
07.2021 - Current
- Support for student with Epilepsy and GDD
- Monitor for seizure activity
- Implement safety measures to minimise seizure-related risks
- Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Assist with communication, social interactions, and sensory regulation
- Implement structured routines and visual supports
- Provide one-on-one or small-group support as needed
- Support for Students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Implement positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
- Support emotional regulation and conflict resolution
- Work collaboratively with teachers to maintain a structured and supportive learning environment
- Support for Students with Type-1 Diabetes
- Monitor blood glucose levels and recognise signs of hypo/hyperglycemia
- Assist with insulin administration and carbohydrate counting as required
- Ensure emergency response procedures are in place for diabetic-related incidents
- 2023 - Year 4/5/6 Classroom fixed term, Relief and Minilit and Macqlit cover (8 weeks)
- 2022 – Relief – Kindergarten to Year 6
- 2021 – Fixed Term Pre-primary Mainstream (Fridays) plus relief
- MiniLit & MacqLit Responsibilities: Delivering MiniLit (for younger students struggling with reading) and MacqLit (for older students with literacy difficulties) as per program guidelines
- Conducting structured literacy lessons, including phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, and comprehension activities
- Administering initial assessments and progress monitoring
- Completing data input and graphing student progress for feedback to teachers
- General Duties: Providing one-on-one or small-group support to students in literacy, numeracy, and other subjects
- Monitoring and recording student progress and behaviour
- Supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
- Assisting with classroom organisation and resource preparation
- Facilitating inclusion by supporting students in mainstream classes
Vacation Care Program Educator
Leschenault Leisure Centre
12.2011 - 01.2020
Teacher/Relief
Hope Christian College
02.2012 - 09.2014
- Pre-primary to Year 7 Computing and Online Study Skills
- Year 8 Science
- Year 9 Health
- Bush Survival Skills
- Year 11/12 Mathematics
Relief Teacher
Department of Education and Training
11.2009 - 04.2010
- Collie Senior High School, Australind High School and Parkfield Primary
Education
Certifcate IV Education Support -
Tafe
01-2024
Certificate III Education Support -
Tafe
01-2021
Bachelor of Education - Primary to Middle Years, Specialisation Mathematics and Science
Edith Cowan University
01-2009
Skills
- First Aid
- Emergency Medications
- Epilepsy Training
- Seizure First Aid
- Diabetes Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Ethical Decision Making
- Anaphylaxis Training
- Child Protection
- Record keeping
- Work Health and Safety
- ADHD Awareness
- Behaviour Support
- Trauma-informed Care
- Team Management
Affiliations
- Teacher Registration Board Member since 2009 Kingston Primary School Board 2024 - Present
Additional Skills And Training
- HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, 2023
- Emergency Medications – Midazolam, 2024
- Epilepsy Essentials, 2024
- Exploring Epilepsy and Seizure First Aid Training and Administration of Emergency Medication (Midazolam), 2025, Epilepsy WA
- Diabetes In Schools Level 1,2 & 3, 2024
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Course, 2023
- Accountable and Ethical Decision Making, 2024
- Anaphylaxis training, 2024
- Child Protection and Abuse Prevention, 2023
- Recordkeeping Awareness Training, 2023
- Work Health and Safety for employees, 2024
- ADHD and Demand Avoidance, 2021, My Spirited Child
- Supporting Children's Behaviour & Rethinking Supervision, 2019, Child Australia
- Trauma-informed training, 2019, HeadSpace
- Girls U/15s Basketball team manager, 2024-2025
- Kingston Playgroup Co-President 2018
Referees
Denise Dewar
Senior Teacher – Kingston Primary School
2024/2025 – Kindergarten
denise.dewar@education.wa.edu.au
0402688611
Jenny Gates
Senior Teacher - Kingston Primary School
2025 – Pre-Primary
jenny.gates@education.wa.wdu.au
0419282506
Kellie Wilson
Manager Corporate Services
Line Manager 2022 - present
Kellie.Wilson2@education.wa.edu.au
97975000
Timeline
Special Needs Education Assistant
Kingston Primary School
07.2021 - Current
Teacher/Relief
Hope Christian College
02.2012 - 09.2014
Vacation Care Program Educator
Leschenault Leisure Centre
12.2011 - 01.2020
Relief Teacher
Department of Education and Training
11.2009 - 04.2010
Certifcate IV Education Support -
Tafe
Certificate III Education Support -
Tafe
Bachelor of Education - Primary to Middle Years, Specialisation Mathematics and Science
Edith Cowan University
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