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Standard support staff and affiliated members - new
Standard support staff membership is for individuals other than teachers and lecturers who are in a supporting role that is directly involved in the delivery of education to students, and who have direct contact with students as part of their employment.
The subscription rates for those joining as standard support staff are set out below. These rates ensure you have full cover and protection for 12 months from the date of joining and are effective from 1 January to 31 December 2012.
| Single payment by direct debit | Monthly payment by direct debit* | Single payment by cheque or debit/credit card |
| Full-time (21 hours or more per week) | ||
| £108 | £9 per month | £108 |
| Part-time (less than 21 but more than 10.5 hours per week) | ||
| £75 | £6.25 per month | £75 |
| Part-time (less than 10.5 hours per week) | ||
| £51 | £4.25 per month | £51 |
* Direct debits are collected over a maximum of 12 months, subject to the month of joining. Example instalment schedule shown - you will be advised of your instalment schedule following enrolment and prior to any direct debit payments being collected. Total payment is equal to single annual payment by direct debit, cheque or debit/credit card
Further information on membership
If you are unsure which category of membership to apply for, or if you have any queries about your eligibility for membership, please see our section on eligibility for membership, or contact ATL's membership department on tel: 020 7782 1602 or the ATL recruitment hotline on 0845 057 7000 (local rates apply) between Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Alternatively, email our membership department.
Members may be able to claim income tax relief on nine-tenths of their annual subscription, provided it is paid from earned income. For more information, please see claiming tax relief on your ATL subscriptions.
You should ensure that your membership is correct and fully up to date in order to access the full range of ATL benefits for members.
As with any other union, ATL is unable to offer representation or assistance (including legal advice) with problems that arose before you joined. Prospective members should declare any such problems in a letter with their application form.