Inclusion Specialist

Overview

MOVE Altrincham — SEND Inclusion Specialist.

Location:

Move Altrincham. Rate: £13 per hour.

Hours:

36.25 per week. We are the largest operator of sport and leisure facilities in Trafford, with an annual turnover of £8 million and over 300 employees. Our bold vision is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, happier lives. This role is part of a Community Interest Company (CIC) and aims to embed inclusive practice to improve health outcomes for people with SEND.

We are the City of Trafford’s multi-million-pound leisure investment programme partner, transforming leisure centres into accessible, inspiring spaces under the move brand for future generations to come.

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) — Trafford Leisure is committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any support to apply, please contact us.

• Champion inclusive practice at Move Altrincham by working closely with the site team, families and partners to enable children and young people with SEND, neurodivergent individuals, and those facing barriers to participation to access programmes and facilities.
• Support staff with inclusive approaches and coordinate access audits.
• Develop assessment tools for swimming and gymnastics to embed inclusive practice and improve health outcomes for people with SEND.

• Passionate about inclusion and accessibility, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and the social model of disability.
• Experienced in working with children and young people with SEND in education, health, or community settings, or can bring lived experience of disability, neurodiversity, or supporting someone with SEND.
• A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with families, staff, and external partners.
• Organised, proactive, and solution-focused, able to coordinate projects that improve participation and wellbeing.

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND (professional or lived experience considered).
• Knowledge of inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to deliver training and support staff confidently.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

(Training in SEND, neurodiversity, safeguarding, and EEDI will be provided if not already held.)

• A structured and supportive working environment
• Pension scheme
• 32 days' holiday (rising to 38 days after 5 years, including bank holidays and Trafford Leisure days)
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme (saving up to 43% on a new bike)
• Complimentary fitness membership (worth up to £450 per year)
• Discounted fitness memberships for up to 5 family members or friends (worth up to £300 per person per year)
• 24/7 GP access and confidential counselling support
• Employee Assistance Programme (claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs)
• Retail and leisure discounts via the Perks at Work scheme
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and wish to apply for this role, please complete an application form and send your CV to the address provided. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to help ensure the process works for you.

Closing date: Monday 16th February 2026

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note: We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a gift.