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Gain the knowledge and confidence to assist in maternity care and make a real difference in the lives of families. As a maternity care assistant, you play a vital role in supporting mothers, newborn babies, and families during pregnancy, labour, and postnatal recovery.
This professionally designed maternity care assistant course gives you the practical knowledge and confidence needed to work in hospitals, maternity units, or community care settings across the UK. From understanding antenatal care to supporting labour and providing postnatal care, this maternity care assistant training follows the real-life journey of maternity care, helping you build job-ready skills step by step.
You will also develop essential soft skills such as communication, empathy, and teamwork, which are highly valued in health care assistant maternity roles within the NHS and private healthcare sectors. Whether you are starting your career or looking to progress in healthcare, this maternity care assistant training offers a clear and supportive pathway.
Understand the fundamentals of maternity care, including key terminology, roles, and responsibilities of a maternity care assistant
Support women safely during labour and the intrapartum stage with confidence and awareness
Provide effective postnatal care and understand the needs of both mother and newborn
Learn newborn care essentials, including infant feeding and early development support
Recognise and respond to perinatal mental health needs while promoting a healthy pregnancy
Develop essential workplace skills such as communication, empathy, comfort techniques, and teamwork for health care assistant maternity roles
At the end of this Maternity Care Assistant course, you will complete a short online multiple-choice assessment to check your understanding. A mock test is available to help you prepare with confidence.
After passing, you will receive a CPD-accredited PDF certificate. A printed hardcopy certificate is also available for £9.99, with £10 UK delivery or £19.99 international shipping.
This Maternity Care Assistant course is ideal for anyone looking to start a career as a maternity care assistant or enter health care assistant maternity roles in the UK.
It is also suitable for care assistants or support workers who want to build specialised knowledge in maternity care and develop the skills needed to support mothers and newborns with confidence.
This course gives you clear, practical knowledge that you can use in real maternity support settings. From understanding the role of a maternity care assistant to learning how to support mothers and newborns, the content is designed to be simple, useful, and career-focused.
When you study with The Cambridge Open Academy, you will benefit from flexible online learning, lifetime access to the course materials, and 24/7 customer support whenever you need help. With accessible lessons and job-relevant content, this course is a strong step towards building your confidence and preparing for maternity care roles in the UK.
There are no entry requirements for this Maternity Care Assistant course. It is open to anyone interested in maternity care and healthcare support roles.
You will need a basic understanding of English, access to a device with an internet connection, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Maternity Care Assistant / Maternity Support Worker (MSW): Support midwives in hospitals or community settings by assisting with antenatal/postnatal care, newborn observations, breastfeeding support, and helping new mothers with daily needs.Salary: £25,000 – £31,000 per year (NHS Band 2 entry level, often £25,694 – £27,900).
Senior Maternity Support Worker: Take on more responsibility in maternity wards, lead junior support staff, handle advanced clinical tasks under supervision, and contribute to team coordination and training.Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per year (typically NHS Band 3).
Maternity Healthcare Assistant (private clinics/hospitals): Provide hands-on support in private maternity facilities or birthing centres, including vital signs monitoring, postnatal recovery assistance, and family education.Salary: £24,000 – £34,000 per year (varies by employer and location).
Infant Feeding / Breastfeeding Support Specialist: Focus on supporting mothers with breastfeeding, expressing milk, and infant feeding issues within maternity teams or community health services.Salary: £27,000 – £38,000 per year (Band 3+ with specialist training).
Maternity Unit Assistant Practitioner / Associate: Advanced support role with greater clinical duties, assisting in labour wards, postnatal care, and bridging between support workers and registered midwives.Salary: £30,000 – £42,000 per year (Band 4 roles).
Community Maternity Support Worker / Doula-style Assistant: Offer home-based or community support for antenatal classes, postnatal visits, emotional support, and practical help for families in non-hospital settings.Salary: £26,000 – £40,000+ per year (higher for self-employed or specialist community roles).
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